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Swiss (SMI) Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D-2.2%
- 3M-1.4%
- 1Y-25.3%
- YTD-3.1%
Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by a pullback from Givaudan of 5.6%. Overall the industry is down 25% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 6.6% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Swiss Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 03 Feb 2026 | CHF 68.0b | CHF 25.4b | CHF 2.7b | 23.3x | 24.8x | 2.7x |
| Thu, 01 Jan 2026 | CHF 70.4b | CHF 25.4b | CHF 2.8b | 24.2x | 25.4x | 2.8x |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | CHF 71.9b | CHF 25.4b | CHF 2.8b | 24.5x | 26x | 2.8x |
| Mon, 27 Oct 2025 | CHF 76.7b | CHF 25.4b | CHF 2.8b | 26.3x | 27.7x | 3x |
| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | CHF 74.7b | CHF 25.6b | CHF 2.8b | 25.5x | 26.7x | 2.9x |
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | CHF 79.0b | CHF 25.7b | CHF 2.9b | 26.8x | 27.6x | 3.1x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | CHF 85.2b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 3.0b | 29.1x | 28.3x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | CHF 89.0b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 3.0b | 28.9x | 29.5x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | CHF 89.8b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 3.0b | 29.8x | 29.8x | 3.5x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | CHF 81.1b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 3.0b | 26.7x | 26.9x | 3.1x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | CHF 93.8b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 3.0b | 32x | 31.1x | 3.6x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | CHF 91.0b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 2.9b | 32.3x | 31.2x | 3.5x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | CHF 88.9b | CHF 25.5b | CHF 2.9b | 31x | 31.1x | 3.5x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | CHF 90.6b | CHF 25.5b | CHF 2.9b | 31.7x | 31.7x | 3.5x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | CHF 99.3b | CHF 25.5b | CHF 2.9b | 35.6x | 34.7x | 3.9x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | CHF 107.5b | CHF 25.6b | CHF 2.8b | 34.6x | 37.8x | 4.2x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | CHF 102.8b | CHF 25.7b | CHF 2.8b | 36.3x | 36.2x | 4x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | CHF 103.1b | CHF 25.2b | CHF 2.6b | 37x | 39.8x | 4.1x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | CHF 103.1b | CHF 25.2b | CHF 2.6b | 37.8x | 39.8x | 4.1x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | CHF 105.8b | CHF 25.2b | CHF 2.6b | 38.9x | 40.9x | 4.2x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | CHF 99.4b | CHF 25.2b | CHF 2.5b | 38.3x | 40x | 3.9x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | CHF 96.7b | CHF 25.2b | CHF 2.5b | 39.3x | 38x | 3.8x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | CHF 91.4b | CHF 25.7b | CHF 2.2b | 38x | 41.5x | 3.6x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | CHF 94.5b | CHF 26.1b | CHF 2.3b | 35.2x | 41.8x | 3.6x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | CHF 90.6b | CHF 26.1b | CHF 2.3b | 34.8x | 40x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | CHF 84.5b | CHF 26.1b | CHF 2.3b | 31.8x | 37.3x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | CHF 85.5b | CHF 25.7b | CHF 2.2b | 32.5x | 38.4x | 3.3x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | CHF 86.5b | CHF 25.8b | CHF 2.3b | 34.1x | 37.1x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 25 Jul 2023 | CHF 91.0b | CHF 26.0b | CHF 2.5b | 34.1x | 36.7x | 3.5x |
| Thu, 22 Jun 2023 | CHF 86.6b | CHF 26.1b | CHF 2.5b | 31.4x | 35.1x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 20 May 2023 | CHF 92.9b | CHF 26.1b | CHF 2.5b | 34.1x | 37.8x | 3.6x |
| Mon, 17 Apr 2023 | CHF 92.2b | CHF 26.1b | CHF 2.5b | 33.6x | 37.5x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 15 Mar 2023 | CHF 91.1b | CHF 26.0b | CHF 2.5b | 33.8x | 37x | 3.5x |
| Fri, 10 Feb 2023 | CHF 92.7b | CHF 25.5b | CHF 3.0b | 30.4x | 31.1x | 3.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
31.1x
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 24.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 34.3x.
- 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 2.7% 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 Market | 1.49% | |
| Materials | -0.85% | |
| Chemicals | -2.16% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -2.16% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.3x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.6%, 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 34.3x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 6.6% 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 6.6% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIKA Sika | CHF 150.15 | 2.2% +CHF 529.5m | -34.0% | PE20.2x | |
| GURN Gurit Holding | CHF 20.40 | 11.1% +CHF 9.5m | 14.9% | PS0.2x | |
| CLN Clariant | CHF 7.28 | 0.2% +CHF 4.9m | -27.8% | PE21.1x |
