KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
68.3 EUR
+0.5 (+0.74%)
KWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KWS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KWS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, KWS could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KWS was profitable.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KWS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KWS (8.85%) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KWS (14.79%) is better than 77.97% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KWS is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.87%) for KWS is below the current ROIC(8.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.32%
ROE(3y)11.31%
ROE(5y)10.62%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
1.3 Margins
KWS's Profit Margin of 14.13% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS has a Operating Margin of 14.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
KWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.07%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.13% | ||
| GM | 63.07% |
OM growth 3Y14.06%
OM growth 5Y6.89%
PM growth 3Y26.28%
PM growth 5Y13.66%
GM growth 3Y4.73%
GM growth 5Y2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KWS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
KWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.39 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a Altman-Z score of 3.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 81.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 4.62, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KWS, 4.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.62. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
KWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KWS (2.82) is better than 84.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KWS's Quick ratio of 2.02 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 84.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 215.79%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.83%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.79%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-5.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%4.6%
3.2 Future
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.67% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.49, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.57, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 67.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KWS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KWS grows each year by 8.34%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
13.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KWS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
FRA:KWS (11/25/2025, 5:28:00 PM)
68.3
+0.5 (+0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.25B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)236.85M
Analysts80
Price Target77.86 (14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
DP13.93%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.54%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.05%
SpS50.81
BVpS48.53
TBVpS37.25
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number88.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.53% | ||
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.13% | ||
| GM | 63.07% | ||
| FCFM | 6.24% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.32%
ROE(3y)11.31%
ROE(5y)10.62%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
ROICexc(3y)8.18%
ROICexc(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc(3y)10.18%
ROICexgc(5y)9.36%
ROCE(3y)11.32%
ROCE(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.71%
OM growth 3Y14.06%
OM growth 5Y6.89%
PM growth 3Y26.28%
PM growth 5Y13.66%
GM growth 3Y4.73%
GM growth 5Y2%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 44.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score5
WACC6.15%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)120.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.17%
Profit Quality(3y)25.51%
Profit Quality(5y)32.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.79%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-5.61%
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%4.6%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.39%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y16.66%
EBIT Next 5Y12.27%
FCF growth 1Y1635.13%
FCF growth 3Y156.82%
FCF growth 5Y-24.87%
OCF growth 1Y44.1%
OCF growth 3Y31.19%
OCF growth 5Y-16.28%
KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA / KWS.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KWS.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of KWS stock?
KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 9.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.