Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) ROCE %: 10.20% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:DESN Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN
96 GF Score
Price CHF274.00
GF Value CHF336.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dottikon ES Holding AG ROCE %?

Dottikon ES Holding AG XSWX:DESN -0.36% 96 ROCE % is 10.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DESN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF336.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Dottikon ES Holding AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.20%.

Dottikon ES Holding AG  (XSWX:DESN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Dottikon ES Holding AG ROCE % Related Terms

Dottikon ES Holding AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dottikon ES Holding AG's ROCE % 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.

Dottikon ES Holding AG ROCE % Chart

Dottikon ES Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Dottikon ES Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Dottikon ES Holding AG ROCE % Calculation

Dottikon ES Holding AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=119.427/( ( (1350.209 - 188.501) + (1408.524 - 144.156) )/ 2 )
=119.427/( (1161.708+1264.368)/ 2 )
=119.427/1213.038
=9.85 %

Dottikon ES Holding AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=126.2/( ( (1388.929 - 177.706) + (1408.524 - 144.156) )/ 2 )
=126.2/( ( 1211.223 + 1264.368 )/ 2 )
=126.2/1237.7955
=10.20 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 10.20% mean?
Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN) has a ROCE % of 10.20% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Dottikon ES Holding AG's ROCE % too high?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's current ROCE % is 10.20%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Dottikon ES Holding AG's value of 10.20% is 58.9% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to DOW?
Dottikon ES Holding AG's ROCE % of 10.20% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Dottikon ES Holding AG's value of 10.20% is 58.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current ROCE % of 10.20% is 58.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dottikon ES Holding AG's current ROCE % is 10.20%. 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 ROCE % is 10.20% and 58.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dottikon ES Holding AG (XSWX:DESN), the current ROCE % is 10.20% as of Mar. 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:

  • ROCE %: 10.20%
  • GF Value™: CHF336.76 vs. price of CHF274.00 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.9% above the Chemicals median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges DESNz:UK0QJU:UKDTI0:Germany
Address Hembrunnstrasse 17, Dottikon, CHE, 5605
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.
96GF Score

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