The Swatch Group AG/€UHR
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About The Swatch Group AG
The Swatch Group AG, headquartered in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, operates in the watchmaking industry. It designs, manufactures, and sells finished watches, jewelry, watch movements, and components. The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Breguet, Omega, Longines, and Swatch. Its operations extend worldwide, with a significant presence in both high-end luxury and mass-market segments. Swatch Group's competitive strengths include its integrated production capabilities, strong brand portfolio, and extensive distribution network. The company also invests heavily in innovation, particularly in movement technology and materials.
- Ticker
- €UHR
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Primary listing
- XGAT
- Employees
- 31,331
- Headquarters
- Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
- Website
- www.swatchgroup.com
UHR Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€9.5B
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0.82
€4.92
2.66%
Price and volume
Market cap
€9.5B
Beta
0.82
52-week high
€243.10
52-week low
€159.70
Average daily volume
69K
Dividend rate
€4.92
Financial strength
Current ratio
7.703
Quick ratio
1.564
Long term debt to equity
0
Total debt to equity
0.021
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
2,600.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
23.80%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
522.893
Gross margin (TTM)
81.41%
Net profit margin (TTM)
0.14%
Operating margin (TTM)
1.88%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
82.61%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€211,270
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
0.55%
Return on equity (TTM)
0.21%
Valuation
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.66%
Forward dividend yield
2.66%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-7.08%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.27%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-9.14%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-4.98%
Bulls say / Bears say
Sales momentum improved materially in the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 8.5% at constant exchange rates; management also reported a sharp acceleration in May and June and expects significant second-half revenue growth. (Reuters)
The group’s diversified brand portfolio and geographic reach are showing traction, with industry data indicating that Swatch brands including Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, and Swatch helped drive rising Swiss watch export volumes in the first half. (Financial Times)
High-profile collaborations continue to generate exceptional consumer engagement: the Swatch–Audemars Piguet Royal Pop launch produced more than ten times the partner’s usual annual website traffic in a single day, supporting brand visibility and future demand-generation potential. (Bloomberg)
First-half 2026 operating profit missed expectations, while negative currency effects and the loss-making production segment weighed heavily on profitability despite improved sales. (Reuters)
Swatch remains exposed to weak Chinese demand and a polarized watch market, where recent growth has been concentrated disproportionately in ultra-luxury watches rather than the broader mid-market segments. (Financial Times)
Governance and capital-allocation concerns remain material: ISS backed an activist-backed board candidate, citing weak long-term performance, limited board independence, and continued Hayek-family influence. (Bloomberg)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Sept 2026.
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