ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DSM-Firmenich AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-2,969 Mil.
DSM-Firmenich AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF28,849 Mil. Therefore, DSM-Firmenich AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -10.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM-Firmenich AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DSFIR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43 Med: 0.74 Max: 6.24
Current: -3.4
During the past 4 years, DSM-Firmenich AG's highest ROA % was 6.24%. The lowest was -3.43%. And the median was 0.74%.
XSWX:DSFIR's ROA % is ranked worse than 82.57% of 1618
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs XSWX:DSFIR: -3.40
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
DSM-Firmenich AG ROA % Related Terms
DSM-Firmenich AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG's ROA % 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a ROA % of -10.29% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #1336 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's ROA % too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current ROA % is -10.29%. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #1336 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #1336 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM-Firmenich AG's current ROA % is -10.29%. 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 CHF70.59, compared to a current price of CHF74.82 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -10.29%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current ROA % is -10.29% 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 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF70.59.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
ROA %: -10.29%
GF Value™: CHF70.59 vs. price of CHF74.82 (6% 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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