Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) FCF Margin %: -2.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:DESN Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN
96 GF Score
Price CHF274.00
GF Value CHF336.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dottikon ES Holding AG FCF Margin %?

Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN -0.36% 96 FCF Margin % is -2.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DESN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF336.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks better than 70.05% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-6.5 Mil. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF232.4 Mil. Therefore, Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.81%.

As of today, Dottikon ES Holding AG's current FCF Yield % is 0.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:DESN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.6   Med: -3.8   Max: 19.16
Current: 6.84


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dottikon ES Holding AG was 19.16%. The lowest was -17.60%. And the median was -3.80%.

XSWX:DESN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
70.05% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.855 vs XSWX:DESN: 6.84


Dottikon ES Holding AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Dottikon ES Holding AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % 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.

Dottikon ES Holding AG FCF Margin % Chart

Dottikon ES Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.02 -14.67 -17.60 -8.15 6.84

Dottikon ES Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.19 -32.73 8.76 18.27 -2.81

XSWX:DESN vs DOW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Dottikon ES Holding AG FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Dottikon ES Holding AG FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=29.294/428.436
=6.84 %

Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-6.53/232.362
=-2.81 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.81% mean?
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) has a FCF Margin % of -2.81% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #472 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's current FCF Margin % is -2.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #472 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dottikon ES Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dottikon ES Holding AG's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #472 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Dottikon ES Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.86. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.86, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current FCF Margin % is -2.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dottikon ES Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF336.76, compared to a current price of CHF274.00 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.81%. Dottikon ES Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN), the current FCF Margin % is -2.81% as of Mar. 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 Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dottikon ES Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF274.00 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF336.76. GuruFocus considers Dottikon ES Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DESN:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.81%
  • GF Value™: CHF336.76 vs. price of CHF274.00 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DESN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dottikon ES Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges DESNz:UK0QJU:UKDTI0:Germany
Address Hembrunnstrasse 17, Dottikon, CHE, 5605
Dottikon ES Holding AG manufactures high-quality performance chemicals, intermediates, and exclusive active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the world's chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical industry.
96GF Score

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