DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:DSFIR DSM-Firmenich AG XSWX:DSFIR
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Price CHF74.82
GF Value CHF69.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DSM-Firmenich AG Moat Score?

DSM-Firmenich AG XSWX:DSFIR +5.62% 32 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DSFIR with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF69.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

DSM-Firmenich AG has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

DSM-Firmenich AG has Narrow Moat: DSM-Firmenich AG has a strong narrow moat with valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation in the specialty chemicals industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong brand, but faces competition that limits its pricing power.

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 DSM-Firmenich AG might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

DSM-Firmenich AG  (XSWX:DSFIR) 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

DSM-Firmenich AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:DSFIR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #21 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Moat Score too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #21 out of 1628 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 Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #21 out of 1628 companies for Moat Score. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 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. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Moat Score is 6. 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 CHF69.93, compared to a current price of CHF74.82 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 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 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF69.93. GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF69.93 vs. price of CHF74.82 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 5 warning signs

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 AG Business Description

Address Wurmisweg 576, Kaiseraugst, CHE, 4303
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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