DSM-Firmenich AG has a quick ratio of 1.21. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DSFIR'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 1.21 Max: 1.26
Current: 1.21
During the past 4 years, DSM-Firmenich AG's highest Quick Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.21.
XSWX:DSFIR's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 55.76% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs XSWX:DSFIR: 1.21
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
DSM-Firmenich AG Quick Ratio Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio 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: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.21 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #900 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Quick Ratio too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is near median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 1.26. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 1.21 is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #900 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #900 out of 1614 companies for Quick Ratio. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 1.21 is 11.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DSM-Firmenich AG's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.37, DSM-Firmenich AG has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is 11.7% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.21. 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 CHF70.90, compared to a current price of CHF74.82 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 11.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Quick Ratio is 1.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF70.90.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
Quick Ratio: 1.21 (near median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: CHF70.90 vs. price of CHF74.82 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Chemicals median (#900 of 1614)
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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