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Swiss (SMI) Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D-1.2%
  • 3M-0.3%
  • 1Y-20.2%
  • YTD-4.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has dropped 4.8%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. The industry has fallen 24% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 21% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Basic Materials Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 07 May 2026CHF 64.5bCHF 25.0bCHF 1.3b65.7x50x2.6x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026CHF 61.3bCHF 25.2bCHF 1.3b60.5x45.8x2.4x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026CHF 66.4bCHF 24.8bCHF 1.3b65.3x51.1x2.7x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026CHF 66.3bCHF 35.3bCHF 4.1b19.6x16.3x1.9x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025CHF 66.0bCHF 35.5bCHF 4.1b19.7x16.1x1.9x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025CHF 59.2bCHF 35.8bCHF 4.1b17.2x14.4x1.7x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025CHF 57.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 4.1b17x14x1.6x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025CHF 60.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 4.1b18.5x14.7x1.7x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025CHF 60.3bCHF 35.6bCHF 4.1b17.9x14.6x1.7x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025CHF 57.1bCHF 35.7bCHF 3.9b17.3x14.6x1.6x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025CHF 53.1bCHF 26.4bCHF 2.9b18.2x18.2x2x
Fri, 09 May 2025CHF 51.8bCHF 26.4bCHF 2.9b17.7x17.7x2x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025CHF 47.2bCHF 26.4bCHF 2.9b16.2x16.2x1.8x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025CHF 55.3bCHF 26.4bCHF 2.9b18.9x18.9x2.1x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025CHF 51.2bCHF 26.8bCHF 3.0b17x17x1.9x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024CHF 49.1bCHF 26.8bCHF 3.0b16.3x16.3x1.8x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024CHF 51.0bCHF 26.8bCHF 3.0b17x17x1.9x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024CHF 46.8bCHF 26.8bCHF 3.0b15.6x15.6x1.7x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024CHF 47.6bCHF 26.8bCHF 3.0b15.8x15.8x1.8x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024CHF 43.8bCHF 26.8bCHF 3.0b14.6x14.6x1.6x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024CHF 47.1bCHF 27.0bCHF 3.0b15.5x15.5x1.7x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024CHF 45.0bCHF 27.0bCHF 3.0b15.1x14.8x1.7x
Sat, 11 May 2024CHF 45.8bCHF 27.0bCHF 3.0b15.1x15.1x1.7x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024CHF 45.0bCHF 27.0bCHF 3.0b14.8x14.8x1.7x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024CHF 41.3bCHF 27.0bCHF 3.0b13.6x13.6x1.5x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024CHF 37.7bCHF 27.6bCHF 3.4b11.1x11.1x1.4x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023CHF 38.2bCHF 27.6bCHF 3.4b11.3x11.3x1.4x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023CHF 36.4bCHF 27.6bCHF 3.4b10.7x10.7x1.3x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023CHF 32.3bCHF 27.6bCHF 3.4b9.5x9.5x1.2x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023CHF 33.6bCHF 27.6bCHF 3.4b9.9x9.9x1.2x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023CHF 34.4bCHF 27.6bCHF 3.4b10.1x10.1x1.2x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023CHF 34.2bCHF 29.2bCHF 3.3b10.4x10.4x1.2x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023CHF 35.0bCHF 29.2bCHF 3.3b10.6x10.6x1.2x
Sun, 14 May 2023CHF 34.3bCHF 29.2bCHF 3.3b10.4x10.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 34.3bTotal Earnings: CHF 3.3bTotal Revenue: CHF 29.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Basic Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the Swiss Basic Materials industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have declined 27% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 5.0% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market2.30%
Materials0.35%
Basic Materials-1.20%
Construction Materials-1.20%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
HOLN HolcimCHF 74.102.0%
+CHF 818.6m		-20.2%PE105.4x

Latest News

AMRZ
CHF 42.48
Amrize
7D
-6.4%
1Y
n/a
HOLN
CHF 74.10
Holcim
7D
2.0%
1Y
-20.2%
Narrative Update • May 04

HOLN: Cement Pricing And Electrification Projects Will Shape Fairly Balanced Upside

The analyst price target for Holcim has been adjusted slightly higher to reflect a fair value of about CHF 78.70, with analysts pointing to recent upgrades and target raises, supported by steady assumptions for revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are citing recent upgrades and resumed coverage with positive ratings as support for the idea that Holcim's execution on its strategy is being recognized in current valuation assumptions.