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Swiss (SMI) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-2.8%
  • 3M20.6%
  • 1Y1.4%
  • YTD15.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by a pullback from Sika of 4.1%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 20 Aug 2026CHF 81.1bCHF 24.6bCHF 2.4b30.9x34.2x3.3x
Sat, 18 Jul 2026CHF 77.5bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b29.5x31.7x3.1x
Mon, 15 Jun 2026CHF 73.2bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b27.4x29.9x2.9x
Wed, 13 May 2026CHF 66.0bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b23.8x27x2.7x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026CHF 65.8bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b24x26.9x2.6x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026CHF 66.3bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b24.8x27.1x2.7x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026CHF 68.0bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.7b23.3x24.8x2.7x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026CHF 70.4bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.2x25.4x2.8x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025CHF 71.9bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.5x26x2.8x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025CHF 76.7bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b26.3x27.7x3x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025CHF 74.7bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b25.5x26.7x2.9x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025CHF 79.0bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.9b26.8x27.6x3.1x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025CHF 85.2bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.1x28.3x3.3x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025CHF 89.0bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b28.9x29.5x3.4x
Thu, 15 May 2025CHF 89.8bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.8x29.8x3.5x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025CHF 81.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b26.7x26.9x3.1x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025CHF 93.8bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b32x31.1x3.6x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025CHF 91.0bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.9b32.3x31.2x3.5x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025CHF 88.9bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31x31.1x3.5x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024CHF 90.6bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31.7x31.7x3.5x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024CHF 99.3bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b35.6x34.7x3.9x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024CHF 107.5bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b34.6x37.8x4.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024CHF 102.8bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.8b36.3x36.2x4x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024CHF 103.1bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37x39.8x4.1x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024CHF 103.1bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37.8x39.8x4.1x
Fri, 17 May 2024CHF 105.8bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b38.9x40.9x4.2x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024CHF 99.4bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b38.3x40x3.9x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024CHF 96.7bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b39.3x38x3.8x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024CHF 91.4bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b38x41.5x3.6x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024CHF 94.5bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b35.2x41.8x3.6x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023CHF 90.6bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b34.8x40x3.5x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023CHF 84.5bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b31.8x37.3x3.2x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023CHF 85.5bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b32.5x38.4x3.3x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023CHF 86.5bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.3b34.1x37.1x3.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

37.1x


Total Market Cap: CHF 86.5bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.3bTotal Revenue: CHF 25.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 33x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Swiss Chemicals industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x.
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 Market-0.71%
Materials-3.66%
Chemicals-2.82%
Specialty Chemicals-2.82%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 12.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 33.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 10% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 13% per year.
  • In contrast, the Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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
CLN ClariantCHF 10.884.3%
+CHF 148.0m		31.4%PS0.9x
GURN Gurit HoldingCHF 28.707.1%
+CHF 8.9m		93.9%PS0.4x

Latest News

CLN
CHF 10.88
Clariant
7D
4.3%
1Y
31.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 18

CLN: Ongoing Ethylene Litigation Risk Will Limit Future Share Price Upside

Clariant's updated analyst price target has moved higher to CHF 7.00, with analysts largely pointing to improved earnings expectations into 2027 and reduced litigation risk following recent court outcomes as key drivers for the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Clariant shows a clear tilt toward more constructive views, with several major banks lifting ratings and price targets.
GURN
CHF 28.70
Gurit Holding
7D
7.1%
1Y
93.9%
Narrative Update • Aug 11

GURN: New Wind Contract And Leadership Change Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price target for Gurit Holding from CHF 20.00 to CHF 24.64, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News for Gurit Holding Gurit Holding AG entered into an agreement to supply a portfolio of epoxy based resins and adhesives for wind turbine blade manufacturing, expanding the scope of formulated products supplied to an existing customer.
EMSN
CHF 778.50
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
-2.3%
1Y
24.7%
SIKA
CHF 185.15
Sika
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-3.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

SIKA: Execution And Facility Expansion Will Test Constructive But Cautious Outlook

The analyst price target for Sika has been raised from CHF 187.82 to CHF 194.86, with analysts citing a series of higher CHF-based targets and comments on improving volumes, execution and margins as key support for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Sika shows a clear tilt toward a more constructive stance, with several higher price targets and rating upgrades tied to execution, margins and the outlook for volumes.
GIVN
CHF 3,193.00
Givaudan
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-7.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 27

GIVN: Premium Will Face Pressure If Sector Rotation Extends

The new analyst price target for Givaudan is set at CHF 2,886, up from CHF 2,800. It reflects updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate and long term growth, and sits within a wide CHF 2,886 to CHF 3,650 range of recent Street targets and mixed ratings from Underperform to Buy.