KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
66 EUR
+0.2 (+0.3%)
Overall KWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KWS against 55 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make KWS a good candidate 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KWS has a Return On Assets of 8.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
KWS's Return On Equity of 14.79% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
KWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.00%) than 71.93% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KWS is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 14.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KWS (14.79%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KWS (63.07%) is better than 92.98% of its industry peers.
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
KWS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KWS (3.36) is better than 82.46% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.62, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KWS (0.27) is better than 80.70% 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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.82, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.02, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% 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.
KWS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.91% yearly.
KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.83%.
KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.50% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.67% on average over the next years.
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.
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
KWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.17.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.18.
70.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.33 |
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.
KWS has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.31.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.34%!
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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66
+0.2 (+0.3%)
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 (17.02%)
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)-0.81%
PT rev (3m)-2.57%
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 | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.33 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.91%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY8.95%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.4%
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 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 9.17 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.