VALUATION DIAGNOSTIC
Agriculture & AgriTech
Specific market analysis for Agriculture & AgriTech companies based in Geneva.
Pro-Forma Valuation
Market demand in Geneva for Agriculture & AgriTech assets remains strong.
KEY DRIVER
"Swiss farming heritage, precision agriculture innovation, direct payment system stability, sustainability premium."
Local Multiples (Est.)
3.0 - 5.0x Statutory
Valuation Impact by Size (DACH 2025)
| Size Bucket | Multiple Range | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Micro (< CHF 1M EBITDA) | 2.0x - 2.7x | -33.3% |
| Small (CHF 1M - 2M EBITDA) | 2.8x - 3.8x | -6.7% |
| Transition (CHF 2M - 5M EBITDA) | 3.4x - 4.6x | +11.1% |
| Lower Mid-Market (CHF 5M - 10M EBITDA) | 4.6x - 6.3x | +33.3% |
| Mid-Market (> CHF 10M EBITDA) | 5.9x - 7.9x | +66.7% |
Source: NIMBO, Dealsuite, KPMG, SECA, Practitioner Interviews // Niche Baseline: 4x
Agriculture & AgriTech Market in Geneva
Geneva — known for a robust financial sector, an international business environment — represents a significant market for Agriculture & AgriTech 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 Agriculture & AgriTech businesses range from 3.0 - 5.0x (statutory) to 4.0 - 6.5x (deal), reflecting a moderate arbitrage opportunity. The sector trend is stable, driven by: Swiss farming heritage, precision agriculture innovation, direct payment system stability, sustainability premium. This positions Geneva as a notable market within the broader Industrial & Manufacturing sector.
Geneva — Economy Snapshot
- Corporate Tax 2026
- 14.70%
- Rank 15/26
- Enterprises 2024
- 41,260
- 99.6% SMEs
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- SECO, Aug. 2026
- Median Wage
- CHF 6,998
- /month, the Lake Geneva region 2024
- Board Paralysis Risk
- 36.0%
- of audited companies
Why Agriculture & AgriTech in Geneva?
In Geneva, the Agriculture, forestry & fishing sector had 438 workplaces and 2,086 jobs in 2024, 0.5% of all jobs in the canton (0.2× its share in Switzerland). Source: BFS STATENT.
- International Geneva: European headquarters of the United Nations and seat of the WHO, the WTO and the ICRC
- Second-highest concentration of financial-services jobs in Switzerland, with leading private banks and commodity traders
- GDP per head of CHF 119,644, the third-highest of the 26 cantons
Tax Impact on Valuation
Geneva's maximum effective corporate tax rate is 14.70% in 2026 (KPMG), rank 15 of 26 cantons, where 1 is the lowest. A company there keeps CHF 85.30 of every CHF 100 of pre-tax profit, which feeds directly into the after-tax cash flows a Agriculture & AgriTech buyer pays for.
FAQ: Agriculture & AgriTech in Geneva
How many Agriculture & AgriTech companies are in Geneva?
According to BFS STATENT 2024, Geneva had 438 workplaces in the Agriculture, forestry & fishing sector, employing 2,086 people (0.5% of all jobs in the canton).
What is the corporate tax rate in Geneva?
KPMG's Clarity on Swiss Taxes 2026 puts the maximum effective corporate income tax rate in Geneva (federal, cantonal and communal taxes combined) at 14.70% (2025: 14.70%): rank 15 of 26, counting from the lowest rate (Swiss average: 14.43%). The maximum income tax rate for a single person, including federal tax, is 43.24%: the highest of the 26 cantons (average: 33.04%).
What are Agriculture & AgriTech valuation multiples in Geneva?
Current statutory EBITDA multiples for Agriculture & AgriTech range from 3.0 - 5.0x. Deal-based multiples are 4.0 - 6.5x. These are influenced by Geneva's tax environment and local market conditions.
What is the business succession outlook in Geneva?
ValIndex's national board-paralysis study (June 2026) covers 6,850 audited companies registered in Geneva. For 2,466 of them (36.0%), no one would be left able to sign for the company if the principal signatory died: the 5th-highest share of the 26 cantons (Switzerland: 32%). Of 2,184 substantive GmbHs with a registered seat in Geneva, 48.2% belong to a single person (the third-lowest share of the 26 cantons; Switzerland: 55.5%), according to ValIndex's July 2026 ownership study.
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