KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
63.8 EUR
-1 (-1.54%)
Overall KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KWS against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KWS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. KWS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth This makes KWS very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KWS has a better Return On Assets (8.14%) than 84.48% of its industry peers.
KWS has a better Return On Equity (14.02%) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.14% | ||
| ROE | 14.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.45%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KWS has a better Operating Margin (14.90%) than 81.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS's Gross Margin of 63.52% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.45% | ||
| GM | 63.52% |
OM growth 3Y16.65%
OM growth 5Y6.68%
PM growth 3Y-2.62%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y3.68%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KWS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.07. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KWS (3.07) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.70. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS (1.70) is better than 94.83% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.81%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.60, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that KWS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KWS has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 87.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.45% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.65% on average per year.
The Revenue for KWS has decreased by -14.05% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, KWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.45%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
3.2 Future
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.94% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.67%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.78, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.14 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KWS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.89
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.27.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
FRA:KWS (9/16/2025, 5:29:40 PM)
63.8
-1 (-1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.11B
Analysts86.67
Price Target77.35 (21.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)-2.42%
PT rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY11.39%
EPS(NY)5.73
Fwd EY8.98%
FCF(TTM)8.95
FCFY14.02%
OCF(TTM)8.95
OCFY14.02%
SpS50.37
BVpS51.92
TBVpS40.44
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.14% | ||
| ROE | 14.02% | ||
| ROCE | 10.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.35% | ||
| OM | 14.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.45% | ||
| GM | 63.52% | ||
| FCFM | 17.76% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.95%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.18%
OM growth 3Y16.65%
OM growth 5Y6.68%
PM growth 3Y-2.62%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y3.68%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
F-Score6
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)113.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.5%
Profit Quality(3y)12.67%
Profit Quality(5y)115.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.45%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%3.26%
EPS Next Y8.67%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y26.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.8%
EBIT Next Year34.47%
EBIT Next 3Y15.35%
EBIT Next 5Y9.91%
FCF growth 1Y208.72%
FCF growth 3Y-59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y208.72%
OCF growth 3Y-2.25%
OCF growth 5YN/A