Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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XSWX:DESN Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN
93 GF Score
Price CHF266.50
GF Value CHF339.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dottikon ES Holding AG Moat Score?

Dottikon ES Holding AG has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Dottikon ES Holding AG has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Dottikon ES Holding AG might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Dottikon ES Holding AG  (XSWX:DESN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Dottikon ES Holding AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:DESN
93GF Score
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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 CHF266.50 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF339.77. GuruFocus considers Dottikon ES Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DESN:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: CHF339.77 vs. price of CHF266.50 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

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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.
93GF Score

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CHF266.50
Price
CHF339.77
GF Value