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Swiss (SMI) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D5.3%
  • 3M-1.6%
  • 1Y-22.2%
  • YTD0.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has risen 5.3%, driven by gains from Sika of 6.8%. However, the industry is down 22% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.2% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 30 May 2026CHF 70.8bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b25.2x28.9x2.8x
Mon, 27 Apr 2026CHF 67.7bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b24.2x27.7x2.7x
Wed, 25 Mar 2026CHF 62.2bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b22.6x25.4x2.5x
Fri, 20 Feb 2026CHF 69.4bCHF 25.3bCHF 2.7b24.4x25.3x2.7x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026CHF 70.3bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b23.9x25.4x2.8x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025CHF 70.3bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.1x25.4x2.8x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025CHF 72.5bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.7x26.2x2.9x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025CHF 73.7bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b25.3x26.3x2.9x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025CHF 79.1bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b26.9x28.3x3.1x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025CHF 79.8bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.9b26.9x27.9x3.1x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025CHF 86.9bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.3x28.9x3.4x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025CHF 91.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b30x30.2x3.5x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025CHF 85.9bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b28.5x28.5x3.3x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025CHF 88.9bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.9x29.5x3.4x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025CHF 93.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.9b32.3x31.9x3.6x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025CHF 90.5bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b32x31.6x3.5x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024CHF 91.7bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31.5x32.1x3.6x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024CHF 92.4bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b32.4x32.3x3.6x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024CHF 102.2bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b35.2x36x4x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024CHF 104.2bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b35.1x36.6x4.1x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024CHF 98.9bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.8b34.2x34.8x3.9x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024CHF 103.8bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b38.9x40.1x4.1x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024CHF 105.3bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b38x40.7x4.2x
Wed, 01 May 2024CHF 100.7bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37.7x38.9x4x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024CHF 100.7bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b40.6x40.5x4x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024CHF 95.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.2b39.1x42.9x3.7x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024CHF 90.2bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b34.9x39.9x3.5x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023CHF 99.5bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b37.4x44x3.8x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023CHF 89.7bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b33.8x39.6x3.4x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023CHF 86.6bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b32.1x38.9x3.4x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023CHF 85.9bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b32.4x38.6x3.3x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023CHF 93.1bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.3b36.9x40x3.6x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023CHF 88.4bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b32.4x35.8x3.4x
Tue, 06 Jun 2023CHF 91.9bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.8x37.2x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

37.2x


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 33.3x202420252026
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 28.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 33.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
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 Market0.56%
Materials5.34%
Chemicals5.27%
Specialty Chemicals5.27%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.2%, 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 33.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 8.2% 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 8.2% 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 153.304.3%
+CHF 1.0b		-30.2%PE23.6x
EMSN EMS-CHEMIE HOLDINGCHF 713.504.8%
+CHF 760.1m		14.2%PE35.8x
GIVN GivaudanCHF 2.90k0.6%
+CHF 166.1m		-29.7%PE25x
CLN ClariantCHF 8.031.1%
+CHF 29.6m		-13.5%PS0.7x
GURN Gurit HoldingCHF 38.404.1%
+CHF 7.0m		107.1%PS0.6x

Latest News

GIVN
CHF 2,900.00
Givaudan
7D
0.6%
1Y
-29.7%
Narrative Update • May 26

GIVN: AI Beauty Partnership Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Analysts have trimmed their Givaudan fair value estimate from CHF 5,040 to about CHF 4,284, reflecting expectations of lower revenue growth, slightly softer profit margins, a modestly reduced discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple following a series of recent target cuts and rating changes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Givaudan has been mixed, with several cuts to price targets and rating changes, but not all commentary has been negative.
SIKA
CHF 153.30
Sika
7D
4.3%
1Y
-30.2%
Narrative Update • May 26

SIKA: Future Execution And New Facilities Expansion Will Support Share Repricing

Analysts have made only a slight adjustment to the Sika fair value estimate, reflecting a mix of recent Street price target moves, including Deutsche Bank raising its target to CHF 161 and several others trimming theirs by CHF 3 to CHF 14. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sika reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms fine tuning their price targets rather than making sweeping changes.
CLN
CHF 8.03
Clariant
7D
1.1%
1Y
-13.5%
Narrative Update • May 24

CLN: Overweight Upgrade And Specialty Focus Will Shape Measured Forward Expectations

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Clariant to about CHF 8.58 from CHF 8.84, while still pointing to a CHF 9.30 price target. This target is supported by views that the stock’s current discounted valuation offers exposure to a higher quality specialty chemicals profile.
GURN
CHF 38.40
Gurit Holding
7D
4.1%
1Y
107.1%
Narrative Update • May 16

GURN: New Wind Contract Will Still Leave Shares Looking Overvalued

Analysts have nudged their Gurit Holding price target to CHF23.21, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and the future P/E multiple. What's in the News Gurit Holding AG signed a new two-year supply contract for its glass pultruded blade root reinforcement solution with a wind turbine manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region, with the agreement valued above CHF 10 million over the contract term (Key Developments).
EMSN
CHF 713.50
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
4.8%
1Y
14.2%