DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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DSM-Firmenich AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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XSWX:DSFIR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.18 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #384 out of 659 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.18. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.06. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 23.18 is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #384 out of 659 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #384 out of 659 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.06. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 23.18 is 15.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 20.06, based on 659 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.18 is 15.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.18. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 23.18 and 15.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 20.06. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.18 as of Jun. 24, 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 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.18
GF Value™: CHF70.90 vs. price of CHF74.82 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% above the Chemicals median (#384 of 659)
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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