VALUATION DIAGNOSTIC
General Machining / Manufacturing

Q: How many General Machining / Manufacturing companies are in Zug?

According to the Federal Statistical Office (STATENT 2024), Zug had 143 workplaces in plastics, metals & metal products, with 1,128 jobs (0.8% of all jobs in the canton).

Q: What is the corporate tax rate in Zug?

The maximum effective corporate tax rate in Zug is 11.71% in 2026 (KPMG), rank 2 of 26 cantons, where 1 is the lowest.

Q: What are General Machining / Manufacturing valuation multiples in Zug?

Statutory EBITDA multiples: 3.0 - 4.0x. Deal-based multiples: 4.0 - 6.0x.

Specific market analysis for General Machining / Manufacturing companies based in Zug.

Pro-Forma Valuation

Market demand in Zug for General Machining / Manufacturing assets remains strong.

KEY DRIVER

"Commodity pressure, energy sensitivity."

Local Multiples (Est.)

3.0 - 4.0x Statutory

Valuation Impact by Size (DACH 2025)

Size Bucket	Typology	Multiple Range	Impact	Strategic Premium
Micro (< CHF 1M EBITDA)	Owner-Operator / Local	1.8x - 2.4x	-33.3%	Limited (Owner-dependent)
Small (CHF 1M - 2M EBITDA)	Local Champion / Family Firm	2.4x - 3.3x	-6.7%	Moderate (Growth potential)
Transition (CHF 2M - 5M EBITDA)	Professionalized Operations	3.0x - 4.0x	+11.1%	Good (Established operations)
Lower Mid-Market (CHF 5M - 10M EBITDA)	Professionalized / Regional	4.1x - 5.5x	+33.3%	Strong (Scalable platform)
Mid-Market (> CHF 10M EBITDA)	International / Platform	5.1x - 7.0x	+66.7%	Premium (Market leader)

Source: NIMBO, Dealsuite, KPMG, SECA, Practitioner Interviews // Niche Baseline: 3.5x

General Machining / Manufacturing Market in Zug

Zug — known for its status as Crypto Valley, numerous global headquarters, a favorable tax environment — represents a significant market for General Machining / Manufacturing companies in Switzerland. The local business environment is shaped by the canton's economic profile, offering distinct opportunities for both buyers and sellers in this niche.

Current EBITDA multiples for General Machining / Manufacturing businesses range from 3.0 - 4.0x (statutory) to 4.0 - 6.0x (deal), reflecting a moderate arbitrage opportunity. The sector trend is stable, driven by: Commodity pressure, energy sensitivity. This positions Zug as a notable market within the broader Industrial & Manufacturing sector.

Zug — Economy Snapshot

Corporate Tax 2026: 11.71%; Rank 2/26
Enterprises 2024: 19,922; 99.6% SMEs
Unemployment: 2.8%; SECO, Aug. 2026
Median Wage: CHF 7,092; /month, Central Switzerland 2024
Board Paralysis Risk: 22.7%; of audited companies

Why General Machining / Manufacturing in Zug?

In Zug, the Plastics, metals & metal products sector had 143 workplaces and 1,128 jobs in 2024, 0.8% of all jobs in the canton (0.3× its share in Switzerland). Source: BFS STATENT.

Lowest top income tax rate for individuals in Switzerland (21.90%) and second-lowest corporate rate (11.71%) in KPMG's 2026 comparison
Second-highest GDP per head of all cantons (CHF 192,958 in 2022) and the fastest job growth since 2019 (+15.1%)
Dense base of headquarters and business services: legal, consulting, engineering and R&D jobs are 1.6 times the national share

Tax Impact on Valuation

Zug's maximum effective corporate tax rate is 11.71% in 2026 (KPMG), rank 2 of 26 cantons, where 1 is the lowest. A company there keeps CHF 88.29 of every CHF 100 of pre-tax profit, which feeds directly into the after-tax cash flows a General Machining / Manufacturing buyer pays for.

FAQ: General Machining / Manufacturing in Zug

How many General Machining / Manufacturing companies are in Zug?

According to BFS STATENT 2024, Zug had 143 workplaces in the Plastics, metals & metal products sector, employing 1,128 people (0.8% of all jobs in the canton).

What is the corporate tax rate in Zug?

KPMG's Clarity on Swiss Taxes 2026 puts the maximum effective corporate income tax rate in Zug (federal, cantonal and communal taxes combined) at 11.71% (2025: 11.85%): rank 2 of 26, counting from the lowest rate (Swiss average: 14.43%). The maximum income tax rate for a single person, including federal tax, is 21.90%: the lowest of the 26 cantons (average: 33.04%).

What are General Machining / Manufacturing valuation multiples in Zug?

Current statutory EBITDA multiples for General Machining / Manufacturing range from 3.0 - 4.0x. Deal-based multiples are 4.0 - 6.0x. These are influenced by Zug's tax environment and local market conditions.

What is the business succession outlook in Zug?

ValIndex's national board-paralysis study (June 2026) covers 1,997 audited companies registered in Zug. For 453 of them (22.7%), no one would be left able to sign for the company if the principal signatory died: the 9th-highest share of the 26 cantons (Switzerland: 32%). Of 1,127 substantive GmbHs with a registered seat in Zug, 45.9% belong to a single person (the second-lowest share of the 26 cantons; Switzerland: 55.5%), according to ValIndex's July 2026 ownership study.

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