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DSM-Firmenich AG's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-237 Mil.
DSM-Firmenich AG's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-196 Mil.
It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).
DSM-Firmenich AG Change In Working Capital Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DSM-Firmenich AG Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF168 Mil.
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.
Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net
(566)
(614)
(796)
Inventories
(1,667)
(2,759)
(3,727)
Accounts payable
531
1,061
2,687
Accrued liabilities
103
271
(935)
Accrued income taxes
(1,224)
981
994
For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Change In Working Capital of CHF168 Mil mean?
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Change In Working Capital of CHF168 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for DSM-Firmenich AG.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Change In Working Capital too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Change In Working Capital is CHF168 Mil. Overall, DSM-Firmenich AG has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM-Firmenich AG's Change In Working Capital compare to LIN and SHW?
DSM-Firmenich AG's Change In Working Capital of CHF168 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for a Chemicals company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Change In Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for DSM-Firmenich AG. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Change In Working Capital is CHF168 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF78.44, compared to a current price of CHF87.90 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is CHF168 Mil. DSM-Firmenich AG's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Change In Working Capital is CHF168 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSM-Firmenich AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF87.90 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF78.44.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
Change In Working Capital: CHF168 Mil
GF Value™: CHF78.44 vs. price of CHF87.90 (12.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DSFIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSM-Firmenich is a global science-based company formed in 2023 through the merger of DSM, a Dutch nutrition, health, and sustainable living player, and Switzerland-based Firmenich, the third-largest player in the flavor and fragrance market. The company serves a wide range of end-consumer markets providing nutrition solutions ranging from medical and early-life nutrition, fragrances for personal-, home-, and laundry-care brands, prestige perfumes, and other ingredients for food and beverage, home, and personal care. DSM-Firmenich has nearly 30,000 employees, with more than 2,000 scientists and engineers spread across 15 research and development facilities.
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