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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. DSM-Firmenich AG's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF280 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF517 Mil.
DSM-Firmenich AG's pretax margin was 6.52%.
During the past 4 years, DSM-Firmenich AG's highest Pretax Margin was 6.29%. The lowest was -6.09%. And the median was 5.16%.
During the past 4 years, DSM-Firmenich AG's highest Pretax Margin was 6.29%. The lowest was -6.09%. And the median was 5.16%.
* 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income 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.
XSWX:DSFIR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF517 Mil.
* 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF517 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF517 Mil. Overall, DSM-Firmenich AG has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income compare to LIN and SHW?
DSM-Firmenich AG's Pre-Tax Income of CHF517 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF517 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF78.44, compared to a current price of CHF87.90 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF517 Mil. DSM-Firmenich AG's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF517 Mil as of Jun. 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 CHF87.90 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF78.44.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF517 Mil
GF Value™: CHF78.44 vs. price of CHF87.90 (12.1% 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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