KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
66.2 EUR
+0.6 (+0.91%)
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KWS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KWS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make KWS a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KWS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
KWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KWS (8.85%) is better than 87.93% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Return On Equity of 14.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.00%, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.87%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.00%) for KWS is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 89.66% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KWS has a better Operating Margin (14.79%) than 87.93% of its industry peers.
KWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KWS has a better Gross Margin (63.07%) than 94.83% of its industry peers.
KWS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
KWS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS's Altman-Z score of 3.36 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 81.03% of its industry peers.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.62. This is a neutral value as KWS would need 4.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS (4.62) is better than 75.86% 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 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KWS has a Current ratio of 2.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.02, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 215.79% over the past year.
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%.
Measured over the past years, KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.50% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.67% on average per year.
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.38% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.19 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
74.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
67.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 70.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.39.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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
KWS pays out 13.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
FRA:KWS (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.2
+0.6 (+0.91%)
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 Cap2.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)236.85M
Analysts80
Price Target77.23 (16.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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)-0.81%
PT rev (3m)-1.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.88%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY8.92%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.37%
SpS50.81
BVpS48.53
TBVpS37.25
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.46
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 | 3.36 |
F-Score5
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 6 / 10 to KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 9.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.