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Swiss (SMI) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y-24.0%
  • YTD0.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by declines in Sika and Givaudan of 2.5% and 1.9%, respectively. Meanwhile, Gurit Holding actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 7.8% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 25% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 6.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 21 Feb 2026CHF 70.8bCHF 25.3bCHF 2.7b24.5x25.8x2.8x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026CHF 70.3bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b23.9x25.4x2.8x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025CHF 70.2bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.1x25.4x2.8x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025CHF 72.2bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.5x26.1x2.8x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025CHF 73.7bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b25.3x26.3x2.9x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025CHF 79.4bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b27x28.4x3.1x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025CHF 79.6bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.9b26.8x27.8x3.1x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025CHF 86.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.1x28.7x3.3x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025CHF 91.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b30x30.2x3.5x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025CHF 86.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b28.6x28.7x3.3x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025CHF 88.0bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.5x29.2x3.4x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025CHF 93.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.9b32.3x31.9x3.6x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025CHF 91.3bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b32.3x31.9x3.6x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024CHF 90.1bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31.2x31.5x3.5x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024CHF 91.3bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b32.3x31.9x3.6x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024CHF 102.2bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b35.2x36x4x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024CHF 103.7bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b34.4x36.4x4.1x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024CHF 98.7bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.8b34.3x34.7x3.8x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024CHF 103.8bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b38.9x40.1x4.1x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024CHF 104.4bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b39.4x40.3x4.1x
Thu, 02 May 2024CHF 100.7bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37.7x38.9x4x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024CHF 100.7bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b40.6x40.5x4x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024CHF 95.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.2b39.1x42.9x3.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024CHF 90.0bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b34.9x39.8x3.5x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023CHF 99.4bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b37.1x43.9x3.8x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023CHF 89.7bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b33.8x39.6x3.4x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023CHF 86.7bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b32.2x38.9x3.4x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023CHF 85.6bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b32.3x38.4x3.3x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023CHF 91.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.3b36.5x39.3x3.5x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023CHF 88.4bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b32.4x35.8x3.4x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023CHF 92.9bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b34x37.6x3.6x
Fri, 05 May 2023CHF 91.8bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.7x37.4x3.5x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023CHF 93.4bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.8x38x3.6x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023CHF 94.1bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.9b31.5x31.9x3.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.9x


Total Market Cap: CHF 94.1bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.9bTotal Revenue: CHF 25.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.2x202420252026
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 25.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 34.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.5x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 2.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market1.72%
Materials2.97%
Chemicals-0.72%
Specialty Chemicals-0.72%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.0% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 34.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 6.9% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.0% per year.
  • In contrast, the Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.9% 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 158.151.2%
+CHF 296.8m		-33.5%PE21.2x
GURN Gurit HoldingCHF 29.3011.2%
+CHF 13.8m		73.0%PS0.4x

Latest News

SIKA
CHF 158.15
Sika
7D
1.2%
1Y
-33.5%
CLN
CHF 7.91
Clariant
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-28.3%

CLN: Legal Claims And Rating Downgrade Will Shape Measured Future Upside Potential

The updated analyst price target for Clariant now stands at CHF 8.80, a small change from the prior CHF 8.74, as analysts factor in recent target cuts around CHF 7.80 and adjust their assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the updated CHF 8.80 target as reflecting a more refined view of discount rates and earnings power, rather than a fundamental shift in the story.
GURN
CHF 29.30
Gurit Holding
7D
11.2%
1Y
73.0%

GURN: Subsea And Wind Contracts Will Still Leave Shares Overvalued

Analysts have lifted their price target for Gurit Holding from CHF 16.50 to about CHF 21.21, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Gurit Holding AG is preparing to expand its U.S. operations to support growth in its subsea business, adding a new building at its existing Dallas, Texas site, which is planned to be fully operational in the third quarter of 2026 (Key Developments).
EMSN
CHF 630.00
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-2.1%
GIVN
CHF 3,030.00
Givaudan
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-22.8%

GIVN: Chinese Pricing Pressure Will Support Future Margin Resilience And Re Rating Potential

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Givaudan from CHF 3,946.93 to CHF 3,747.83. This change reflects a series of lower Street price targets and incorporates assumptions for steady revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.