Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) Inventory Turnover: 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:DESN Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN
93 GF Score
Price CHF263.00
GF Value CHF339.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dottikon ES Holding AG Inventory Turnover?

Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN -1.31% 93 Inventory Turnover is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DESN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF339.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF91.1 Mil. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF214.1 Mil. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 429.14.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.

Dottikon ES Holding AG  (XSWX:DESN) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Dottikon ES Holding AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=214.117/91.057*365 / 2
=429.14

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=214.117 / 232.362
=0.92

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Dottikon ES Holding AG Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Dottikon ES Holding AG Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Dottikon ES Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.59 0.65 0.70 0.78

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
Inventory Turnover 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 0.36 0.29 0.37 0.31 0.43
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Dottikon ES Holding AG Inventory Turnover Calculation

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

Inventory Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=155.837 / ((193.96 + 208.191) / 2 )
=155.837 / 201.0755
=0.78

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=91.057 / ((220.043 + 208.191) / 2 )
=91.057 / 214.117
=0.43

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.43 mean?
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory Turnover too high?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's current Inventory Turnover is 0.43. Overall, Dottikon ES Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory Turnover compare to DOW?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's Inventory Turnover of 0.43 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 Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current Inventory Turnover is 0.43. 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 CHF339.96, compared to a current price of CHF263.00 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.43. Dottikon ES Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.43 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 CHF263.00 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF339.96. GuruFocus considers Dottikon ES Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DESN:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.43
  • GF Value™: CHF339.96 vs. price of CHF263.00 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 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.
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