DSM-Firmenich AGXSWX:DSFIR +5.62%32 Days Inventory is 357.94 as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 179.42. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DSFIR with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF70.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Chemicals companies, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks worse than 89.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DSFIR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 154.36 Med: 179.42 Max: 221.61
Current: 191.5
During the past 4 years, DSM-Firmenich AG's highest Days Inventory was 221.61. The lowest was 154.36. And the median was 179.42.
XSWX:DSFIR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 89.15% of 1548
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs XSWX:DSFIR: 191.50
DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (488.12) to Dec. 2025 (357.94).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DSM-Firmenich AG's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.51.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
DSM-Firmenich AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.07.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DSM-Firmenich AG's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
DSM-Firmenich AG's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
DSM-Firmenich AG Days Inventory Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory 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.
XSWX:DSFIR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
DSM-Firmenich AG Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Days Inventory of 357.94 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 179.42. Over the past decade, DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 154.36 to 221.61. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #1380 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Days Inventory of 357.94 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 179.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 154.36 to a high of 221.61. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 357.94 is 344.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #1380 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DSM-Firmenich AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM-Firmenich AG's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #1380 out of 1548 companies for Days Inventory. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 357.94 is 344.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DSM-Firmenich AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 154.36 to 221.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 179.42 vs. the industry median of 80.53, DSM-Firmenich AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,548 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Days Inventory of 357.94 is 344.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Days Inventory is 357.94, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 179.42. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF70.90, compared to a current price of CHF74.82 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 357.94, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 179.42 and 344.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. DSM-Firmenich AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Days Inventory is 357.94 as of Dec. 2025. 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 CHF74.82 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF70.90.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
Days Inventory: 357.94 (99% above median its 10-year median of 179.42)
GF Value™: CHF70.90 vs. price of CHF74.82 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 344.5% above the Chemicals median (#1380 of 1548)
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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