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Swiss (SMI) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M-5.4%
  • 1Y-23.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Specialty Chemicals industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 23% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.3% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 11 May 2026CHF 67.0bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b23.9x27.4x2.7x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026CHF 63.0bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b23.3x25.8x2.5x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026CHF 67.5bCHF 24.9bCHF 2.4b25x27.6x2.7x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026CHF 67.9bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.7b23.3x24.7x2.7x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025CHF 70.4bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.2x25.4x2.8x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025CHF 71.2bCHF 25.4bCHF 2.8b24.4x25.7x2.8x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025CHF 76.7bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b26.1x27.4x3x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025CHF 75.5bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b25.8x27x2.9x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025CHF 79.3bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.9b26.8x27.7x3.1x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025CHF 85.2bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29.1x28.3x3.3x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025CHF 88.4bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b28.6x29.3x3.4x
Tue, 13 May 2025CHF 88.2bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b29x29.3x3.4x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025CHF 77.5bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b25.8x25.7x3x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025CHF 93.8bCHF 25.8bCHF 3.0b32x31.1x3.6x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025CHF 92.8bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.9b32.8x31.8x3.6x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025CHF 88.9bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31x31.1x3.5x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024CHF 90.5bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b31.8x31.7x3.5x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024CHF 98.5bCHF 25.5bCHF 2.9b35x34.4x3.9x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024CHF 104.4bCHF 25.6bCHF 2.8b33.8x36.7x4.1x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024CHF 101.4bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.8b36.2x35.7x4x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024CHF 103.1bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37x39.8x4.1x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024CHF 102.5bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b37.4x39.6x4.1x
Wed, 15 May 2024CHF 105.1bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.6b39.3x40.6x4.2x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024CHF 101.2bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b39.4x40.7x4x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024CHF 97.0bCHF 25.2bCHF 2.5b39.9x38.2x3.9x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024CHF 90.5bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b37.2x41.1x3.5x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024CHF 95.9bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b35.9x42.4x3.7x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023CHF 90.6bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b34.8x40x3.5x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023CHF 83.7bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.3b31.7x37x3.2x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023CHF 85.0bCHF 25.7bCHF 2.2b32.4x38.1x3.3x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023CHF 86.5bCHF 25.8bCHF 2.3b33.8x37.2x3.4x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023CHF 91.0bCHF 26.0bCHF 2.5b34.2x36.7x3.5x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023CHF 89.7bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33.3x36.3x3.4x
Thu, 18 May 2023CHF 90.8bCHF 26.1bCHF 2.5b33x36.9x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

36.9x


Total Market Cap: CHF 90.8bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 26.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Swiss Specialty 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 27.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 33.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Specialty 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 Comparison

How does Swiss Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?

CH Market0.066%
Materials0.13%
Chemicals-0.20%
Specialty Chemicals-0.20%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SIKA SikaCHF 144.200.3%
+CHF 80.2m		-30.4%PE22.2x

Latest News

CLN
CHF 7.86
Clariant
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-15.2%
SIKA
CHF 144.20
Sika
7D
0.3%
1Y
-30.4%
Narrative Update • May 03

SIKA: Lower Future P/E Assumptions Will Pressure Earnings-Based Upside Potential

The analyst fair value estimate for Sika has been revised from CHF 140 to CHF 125, reflecting a series of recent changes in Street price targets as analysts reassess their assumptions on growth and P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mixed but generally cautious tone around Sika, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and flagging risks around growth expectations and valuation.
GIVN
CHF 2,779.00
Givaudan
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-31.0%
Narrative Update • May 02

GIVN: Fair Outlook Will Reflect Split Bank Views And AI Beauty Push

Givaudan's analyst price target has been reset from CHF 2,875 to CHF 2,800, as analysts weigh recent upgrades alongside a mix of smaller target increases and larger reductions from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Givaudan has been mixed, with some upgrades and modest price target increases sitting alongside a series of larger cuts and downgrades from major banks.
GURN
CHF 34.10
Gurit Holding
7D
-8.1%
1Y
150.4%
Narrative Update • Apr 24

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

Analysts now keep their CHF 23.21 price target for Gurit Holding broadly in line with previous views, as slightly higher discount rate assumptions, lower revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a higher future P/E estimate offset each other in their updated models. What's in the News Signed a new two year supply contract for glass pultruded blade root reinforcement solutions with a wind turbine manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region, valued above CHF 10 million (Key Developments).
EMSN
CHF 661.50
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
-0.5%
1Y
12.7%