Dottikon ES Holding AG/€DESN
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About Dottikon ES Holding AG
Dottikon ES Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company specializing in the production of high-quality performance chemicals for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It primarily focuses on hazardous chemical reactions, leveraging its expertise in safety and reliability to deliver a range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates. Founded in 1913, the company has a long-standing presence in the chemical industry. Headquartered in Dottikon, Switzerland, the company strategically emphasizes its capabilities in complex chemical processes to serve a global clientele. Dottikon's operations are supported by its state-of-the-art facilities which enable it to handle chemically intensive processes efficiently and safely.
Ticker
€DESN
Sector
Primary listing
XGAT
Employees
793
Headquarters
Dottikon, Switzerland
Website
DESN Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€4.7B
41.59
€8.23
1.39
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Price and volume
Market cap
€4.7B
Beta
1.39
52-week high
€347.92
52-week low
€161.07
Average daily volume
5.6K
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.674
Quick ratio
1.628
Long term debt to equity
13.104
Total debt to equity
13.104
Interest coverage (TTM)
101.50%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
155.265
Gross margin (TTM)
64.38%
Net profit margin (TTM)
26.89%
Operating margin (TTM)
31.17%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
13.09%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€538,700
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.02%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.24%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
41.586
Price to revenue (TTM)
11.181
Price to book
4.42
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.43
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-139.835
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-0.72%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.448
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
17.93%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
30.91%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
15.94%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.89%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
21.18%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
53.28%
Bulls say / Bears say
Operating cash flow increased 14.7% to CHF 102.67 million in 2024, strengthening the company’s liquidity and supporting its growth plans (Reuters).
Revenue rose 2.1% to CHF 326.27 million in 2024, showing steady demand for the company’s specialty pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals (Reuters).
Leverage stayed low, with total debt at CHF 100 million and a debt-to-equity ratio of only 11.3%, giving the company financial flexibility (Reuters).
Net income declined 8.0% year-on-year to CHF 80.63 million in 2024, signaling margin pressure despite solid revenue performance (Reuters).
Gross profit dropped 4.8% to CHF 217.14 million in 2024, even as revenue increased, indicating higher input costs cutting into profitability (Reuters).
Investing cash outflows soared to CHF 150.11 million in 2024, outpacing operating cash flow by CHF 47.44 million, which raises questions about the company’s capital allocation and returns on investment (Reuters).
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Dottikon ES Holding AG stock?
Dottikon ES Holding AG (DESN) has a market cap of €4.7B as of November 02, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Dottikon ES Holding AG stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Dottikon ES Holding AG (DESN) stock is 41.59 as of November 02, 2025.
Does Dottikon ES Holding AG stock pay dividends?
No, Dottikon ES Holding AG (DESN) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of November 02, 2025.
When is the next Dottikon ES Holding AG dividend payment date?
Dottikon ES Holding AG (DESN) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Dottikon ES Holding AG?
Dottikon ES Holding AG (DESN) has a beta rating of 1.39. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.