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Swiss (SMI) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D7.8%
  • 3M3.8%
  • 1Y-13.6%
  • YTD1.5%

In the last week, the Chemicals industry is up 7.8%, with Sika up 15%. Meanwhile, Gurit Holding actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 13% in the last week. However, the industry is down 14% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.3% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 20 Apr 2026CHF 71.3bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b25.5x29.1x2.9x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026CHF 64.6bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b24.2x26.4x2.6x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026CHF 71.1bCHF 25.3bCHF 2.7b25.4x25.9x2.8x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026CHF 71.7bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.5x25.9x2.8x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025CHF 70.8bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.2x25.6x2.8x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025CHF 70.0bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b23.9x25.3x2.8x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025CHF 74.8bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b25.5x26.7x2.9x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025CHF 78.0bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.8b26.4x27.9x3x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025CHF 82.4bCHF 26.0bCHF 3.0b27.6x27.3x3.2x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025CHF 87.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b28.9x28.9x3.4x
Sun, 25 May 2025CHF 90.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.7x30x3.5x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025CHF 82.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b27.1x27.4x3.2x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025CHF 91.6bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b30.4x30.4x3.5x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025CHF 95.3bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.9b32.9x32.6x3.7x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025CHF 88.7bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31.3x31x3.5x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024CHF 92.0bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b32x32.2x3.6x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024CHF 95.1bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b33.8x33.3x3.7x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024CHF 103.9bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b34.9x36.5x4.1x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024CHF 105.2bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b36.2x36.9x4.1x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024CHF 104.2bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.8b37.5x36.7x4.1x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024CHF 102.7bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37.6x39.7x4.1x
Mon, 27 May 2024CHF 107.3bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b38.5x41.5x4.3x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024CHF 99.3bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b38x39.9x3.9x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024CHF 101.8bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b41.1x40.8x4x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024CHF 93.2bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.2b37.9x41.9x3.6x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024CHF 92.1bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b35.2x40.7x3.5x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023CHF 96.1bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b36.5x42.5x3.7x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023CHF 87.3bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b33.3x38.5x3.3x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023CHF 85.9bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b31.8x38.6x3.3x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023CHF 87.7bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b33.1x39.4x3.4x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023CHF 92.4bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.5b35.5x36.7x3.6x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023CHF 90.6bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.9x36.7x3.5x
Tue, 30 May 2023CHF 91.7bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.3x37.3x3.5x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023CHF 91.9bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.5x37.4x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

37.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 91.9bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 26.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Swiss Chemicals 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 29.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 33.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market2.01%
Materials4.72%
Chemicals7.82%
Specialty Chemicals7.82%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 1.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 33.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 8.3% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 1.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.3% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SIKA SikaCHF 152.1510.9%
+CHF 2.4b		-22.2%PE23.4x
GIVN GivaudanCHF 2.90k3.7%
+CHF 950.6m		-23.3%PE25x
EMSN EMS-CHEMIE HOLDINGCHF 670.002.1%
+CHF 315.8m		17.4%PE33.6x

Latest News

SIKA
CHF 152.15
Sika
7D
10.9%
1Y
-22.2%

SIKA: Future Execution And AI Concrete Partnership Will Support Share Repricing

The updated analyst price target for Sika reflects a reduction of about CHF 13, as analysts factor in slightly lower assumed profit margins and P/E multiples, partly offset by adjustments to revenue growth and discount rate inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent price target changes for Sika show a mix of optimism and caution, with several adjustments clustered in a relatively short period.
GIVN
CHF 2,897.00
Givaudan
7D
3.7%
1Y
-23.3%

GIVN: Fair Outlook Balances Dividend Stability With Mixed Bank Rating Revisions

Givaudan's analyst price target is held at CHF 2,875, with minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions reflecting a mixed set of recent analyst actions, including modest price target changes and rating shifts across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Givaudan shows a split view, with some large banks turning more constructive while several bearish analysts continue to flag risks around valuation and execution.
CLN
CHF 8.26
Clariant
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-2.9%

CLN: Earnings Quality And Steadier Cash Generation Will Support Bullish Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Clariant to CHF 12.37 from CHF 12.77, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent research, including a downgrade from Goldman Sachs. Analyst Commentary While the latest research includes a downgrade from Goldman Sachs, some views across the Street remain constructive, focusing on how Clariant could still convert its fundamentals into long term value creation.
GURN
CHF 39.10
Gurit Holding
7D
-10.5%
1Y
198.5%

GURN: New Wind And Subsea Contracts Will Still Leave Shares Overvalued

Analysts have kept their CHF 23.21 price target for Gurit Holding unchanged, with small adjustments to inputs such as a slightly lower discount rate and minor tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that support the maintained valuation. What's in the News Signed a new two year supply contract for glass pultruded blade root reinforcement with a wind turbine manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region, valued above CHF 10 million over the term (Key Developments).
EMSN
CHF 670.00
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
2.1%
1Y
17.4%