Dottikon ES Holding AG stock PB Ratio (=3.45) is close to 1-year low of 3.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DESN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 3.6 Max: 6.65
Current: 3.45
During the past 13 years, Dottikon ES Holding AG's highest PB Ratio was 6.65. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 3.60.
XSWX:DESN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75.67% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs XSWX:DESN: 3.45
During the past 12 months, Dottikon ES Holding AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Dottikon ES Holding AG was 22.80% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Dottikon ES Holding AG PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) has a PB Ratio of 3.45 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 6.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #1194 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio too high?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 3.45 is near median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 6.65. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Dottikon ES Holding AG's value of 3.45 is 92.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #1194 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dottikon ES Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dottikon ES Holding AG's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dottikon ES Holding AG ranks #1194 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This places Dottikon ES Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Dottikon ES Holding AG's value of 3.45 is 92.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dottikon ES Holding AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 6.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Dottikon ES Holding 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,578 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 3.45 is 92.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dottikon ES Holding AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.60. 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 CHF336.76, compared to a current price of CHF274.00 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 92.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Dottikon ES Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN), the current PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Jul. 04, 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 CHF274.00 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF336.76.
GuruFocus considers Dottikon ES Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DESN:
PB Ratio: 3.45 (near median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: CHF336.76 vs. price of CHF274.00 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.7% above the Chemicals median (#1194 of 1578)
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 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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