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Swiss (SMI) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 02, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D3.4%
  • 3M-1.1%
  • 1Y-21.1%
  • YTD-17.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 3.4%, driven by gains from Holcim of 1.9%. However, the industry is down 21% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 5.2% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Dec 2025CHF 139.8bCHF 65.4bCHF 7.1b21.4x19.7x2.1x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025CHF 137.2bCHF 65.4bCHF 7.1b21.1x19.3x2.1x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025CHF 134.2bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b22x18.8x2.1x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025CHF 145.0bCHF 65.6bCHF 7.1b24.9x20.3x2.2x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025CHF 149.8bCHF 66.2bCHF 7.1b28.5x21x2.3x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025CHF 146.2bCHF 57.0bCHF 6.1b31.9x23.8x2.6x
Mon, 19 May 2025CHF 152.7bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b34.6x25.6x2.6x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025CHF 139.2bCHF 59.3bCHF 6.0b31.9x23.4x2.3x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025CHF 155.1bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b29.5x26.3x2.6x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025CHF 153.3bCHF 60.0bCHF 6.0b29.5x25.6x2.6x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025CHF 146.8bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b28.1x24.8x2.5x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024CHF 150.9bCHF 59.7bCHF 5.9b29.9x25.5x2.5x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024CHF 154.0bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b32.5x26x2.6x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024CHF 163.8bCHF 59.9bCHF 5.9b31.6x27.6x2.7x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024CHF 155.8bCHF 60.0bCHF 5.9b30.3x26.2x2.6x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024CHF 156.9bCHF 60.5bCHF 5.8b29.2x27x2.6x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024CHF 155.2bCHF 60.3bCHF 5.7b26.9x27.1x2.6x
Tue, 21 May 2024CHF 160.0bCHF 60.5bCHF 5.7b29.4x27.9x2.6x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024CHF 151.0bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.6b28.6x26.8x2.5x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024CHF 151.2bCHF 60.9bCHF 5.9b30.8x25.6x2.5x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024CHF 135.9bCHF 61.6bCHF 5.7b32.2x23.8x2.2x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024CHF 141.2bCHF 62.1bCHF 5.8b33.3x24.3x2.3x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023CHF 139.9bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.8b32.5x24.1x2.2x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023CHF 130.2bCHF 62.4bCHF 5.8b30.3x22.5x2.1x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023CHF 130.8bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.8b30.3x22.7x2.1x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023CHF 133.2bCHF 62.1bCHF 5.8b30.2x23x2.1x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023CHF 141.6bCHF 62.5bCHF 6.1b36x23.4x2.3x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023CHF 133.7bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b31.9x22.5x2.1x
Wed, 24 May 2023CHF 137.1bCHF 63.9bCHF 5.9b33.1x23.1x2.1x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023CHF 140.7bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b34.4x23.7x2.2x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023CHF 135.6bCHF 63.9bCHF 5.9b33.4x22.8x2.1x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023CHF 135.9bCHF 62.4bCHF 5.7b31x24x2.2x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023CHF 132.1bCHF 62.3bCHF 5.6b31.2x23.6x2.1x
Sat, 10 Dec 2022CHF 129.1bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.6b31.4x23.1x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.1x


Total Market Cap: CHF 129.1bTotal Earnings: CHF 5.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 62.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 24x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Swiss Materials industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 24.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have grown 8.3% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Swiss Materials sector?

CH Market1.57%
Materials3.42%
Basic Materials5.22%
Chemicals2.11%
Metals and Mining0%0
Packaging-0.079%
Paper and Forestry Products-1.43%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 32% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
HOLN HolcimCHF 76.001.9%
+CHF 765.0m		-17.3%PE12.9x
AMRZ AmrizeCHF 41.451.9%
+CHF 420.3m		n/aPE24.2x
GIVN GivaudanCHF 3.34k0.09%
+CHF 27.7m		-14.6%PE28.1x
CLN ClariantCHF 7.270.1%
+CHF 3.3m		-31.7%PE21.1x
GURN Gurit HoldingCHF 11.105.3%
+CHF 2.6m		-3.5%PS0.1x

Latest News

CLN
CHF 7.27
Clariant
7D
0.1%
1Y
-31.7%
GIVN
CHF 3,336.00
Givaudan
7D
0.09%
1Y
-14.6%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Givaudan SA's (VTX:GIVN) Price

Nov 28
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Givaudan SA's (VTX:GIVN) Price
HOLN
CHF 76.00
Holcim
7D
1.9%
1Y
-17.3%

HOLN: Outlook Will Balance European Demand Recovery With Margin Uncertainties

Holcim's fair value price target has increased modestly from CHF 72.05 to CHF 73.20. Analysts highlight renewed optimism, driven by upward revisions from major institutions and confidence in earnings resilience, despite cautious outlooks on revenue growth and profit margins.
SIGN
CHF 9.24
SIG Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-47.1%

SIGN: Future Management Changes Will Drive Attractive Risk And Reward Balance

Analysts have reduced their fair value price target for SIG Group to CHF 13.10 from CHF 13.77. This adjustment is largely in response to lowered growth projections and recent industry commentary.
VETN
CHF 22.35
Vetropack Holding
7D
0.4%
1Y
-13.5%
EMSN
CHF 547.50
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-12.5%

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING (VTX:EMSN)

Nov 12
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SIKA
CHF 156.50
Sika
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-33.6%
AMRZ
CHF 41.45
Amrize
7D
1.9%
1Y
n/a
GURN
CHF 11.10
Gurit Holding
7D
5.3%
1Y
-3.5%

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Oct 01
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CPHN
CHF 68.60
CPH Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
1.5%