DSM-Firmenich AG's quarterly gross PPE
declined
from Dec. 2024 (CHF9,500 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (CHF5,185 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (CHF5,185 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF6,001 Mil).
DSM-Firmenich AG's annual gross PPE
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF9,403 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF9,500 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (CHF9,500 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF6,001 Mil).
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Explanation
A company with durable competitive advantage doesn't need to constantly upgrade its equipment to stay competitive. The company replaces when it wears out. On the other hand, a company without any advantages must replace to keep pace.
Difference between a company with a moat and one without is that the company with the competitive advantage finances new equipment through internal cash flows, whereas the no advantage company requires debt to finance.
Producing a consistent product that doesn't change equates to consistent profits. There is no need to upgrade plants which frees up cash for other ventures. Think Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson etc.
DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Property, Plant and Equipment can be seen below:
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DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Chart
DSM-Firmenich AG Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Calculation
Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) are the fixed assets of the company. Fixed assets are also known as non-current assets.
Property, plant, and equipment includes assets that will - in the normal course of business - neither be used up in the next year nor will become a part of any product sold to customers.
Some of the most common parts of property, plant, and equipment are:
Companies with lots of property, plant, and equipment often have special categories. For example, railroad property includes:
Track
Ties
Ballast
Bridges
Tunnels
Signals
Locomotives
Freight Cars
There is often a note in the financial statements - found in a company's 10-K - that will explain the different categories of property a company owns.
The market value of property, plant, and equipment can differ tremendously from the book value of property, plant, and equipment.
For example, when Berkshire Hathaway liquidated its textile mills, it had to pay the buyers of the company's manufacturing equipment to haul the equipment away. That property, plant, and equipment was literally worth less than zero. On the other hand, some companies own thousands of acres of land.
All property, plant, and equipment other than land is depreciated. Land is never depreciated. However, land is not marked up to market value either. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), land is shown on the balance sheet at cost.
The property, plant, and equipment line shown on the balance sheet is usually net property, plant, and equipment. This means it is the cost of the property, plant, and equipment less accumulated depreciation.
What does a Gross Property, Plant and Equipment of CHF6,001 Mil mean?
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Gross Property, Plant and Equipment of CHF6,001 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total gross property, plant and equipment assets recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Property, Plant and Equipment too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Gross Property, Plant and Equipment is CHF6,001 Mil. Overall, DSM-Firmenich AG has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Property, Plant and Equipment compare to LIN and SHW?
DSM-Firmenich AG's Gross Property, Plant and Equipment of CHF6,001 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Property, Plant and Equipment for a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Property, Plant and Equipment depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Gross Property, Plant and Equipment 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 Gross Property, Plant and Equipment mean?
A high Gross Property, Plant and Equipment can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total gross property, plant and equipment assets recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Gross Property, Plant and Equipment is CHF6,001 Mil. 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 CHF70.59, compared to a current price of CHF74.82 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Property, Plant and Equipment is CHF6,001 Mil. DSM-Firmenich AG's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Property, Plant and Equipment calculated?
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Gross Property, Plant and Equipment is CHF6,001 Mil 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 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF70.59.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment: CHF6,001 Mil
GF Value™: CHF70.59 vs. price of CHF74.82 (6% above fair value)
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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