Dottikon ES Holding AGXSWX:DESN -0.36%96 Gross Margin % is 60.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 79.15. 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 1,560 Chemicals companies, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks better than 96.41% on this metric.
XSWX:DESN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.41% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XSWX:DESN: 63.63
Dottikon ES Holding AG had a gross margin of 60.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dottikon ES Holding AG was -4.60% per year.
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Dottikon ES Holding AG had a gross margin of 60.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Dottikon ES Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dottikon ES Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dottikon ES Holding AG's Gross 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Dottikon ES Holding AG's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dottikon ES Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dottikon ES Holding AG's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) has a Gross Margin % of 60.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 79.15. Over the past decade, Dottikon ES Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.63 to 81.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #56 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Dottikon ES Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 60.81% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 79.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.63 to a high of 81.49. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Dottikon ES Holding AG's value of 60.81% is 160.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #56 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #56 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dottikon ES Holding AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Dottikon ES Holding AG's value of 60.81% is 160.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dottikon ES Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.63 to 81.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.15 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Dottikon ES Holding 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 Gross Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 60.81% is 160.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 60.81%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 79.15. 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 Gross Margin % is 60.81%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 79.15 and 160.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN), the current Gross Margin % is 60.81% 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:
Gross Margin %: 60.81% (23% below median its 10-year median of 79.15)
GF Value™: CHF336.76 vs. price of CHF274.00 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.3% above the Chemicals median (#56 of 1560)
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 manufactures high-quality performance chemicals, intermediates, and exclusive active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the world's chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical industry.
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