DSM-Firmenich AGXSWX:DSFIR +5.62%32 Gross Margin % is 45.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 37.83. 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 1,564 Chemicals companies, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks better than 81.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DSFIR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.57 Med: 37.83 Max: 39.24
Current: 39.08
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of DSM-Firmenich AG was 39.24%. The lowest was 24.57%. And the median was 37.83%.
XSWX:DSFIR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.01% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs XSWX:DSFIR: 39.08
DSM-Firmenich AG had a gross margin of 45.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DSM-Firmenich AG was 0.00% per year.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) 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
DSM-Firmenich AG had a gross margin of 45.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich 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.
XSWX:DSFIR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Gross Margin % of 45.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 37.83. Over the past decade, DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.57 to 39.24. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #297 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Margin % too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Gross Margin % of 45.56% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 37.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.57 to a high of 39.24. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 45.56% is 94.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #297 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #297 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 45.56% is 94.9% above this benchmark. Historically, DSM-Firmenich AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.57 to 39.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.83 vs. the industry median of 23.38, 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 Gross Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,564 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. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Gross Margin % of 45.56% is 94.9% 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 DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Gross Margin % is 45.56%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 37.83. 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 Gross Margin % is 45.56%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 37.83 and 94.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Gross Margin % is 45.56% 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:
Gross Margin %: 45.56% (20% above median its 10-year median of 37.83)
GF Value™: CHF70.90 vs. price of CHF74.82 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% above the Chemicals median (#297 of 1564)
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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