KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
67.3 EUR
+0.5 (+0.75%)
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KWS was profitable.
In the past year KWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KWS has always been profitable.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KWS has a better Return On Assets (5.73%) than 72.88% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Return On Equity (9.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KWS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.12% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 81.36% of its industry peers.
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 7.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.87%) for KWS is below the current ROIC(9.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.73% | ||
| ROE | 9.94% | ||
| ROIC | 9.12% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.48%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS's Operating Margin of 15.95% is amongst the best of 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 63.84%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.48% | ||
| GM | 63.84% |
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.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.18. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.18, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KWS would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 91.53% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 84.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.13%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KWS's Current ratio of 2.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KWS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.25%.
Measured over the past years, KWS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.91% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.03% in the last year.
KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.25%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-114.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%-8.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.67% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
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 14.08, the valuation of KWS can be described as correct.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
KWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.30.
67.80% 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 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 74.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
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)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
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
The dividend of KWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
FRA:KWS (12/5/2025, 5:23:45 PM)
67.3
+0.5 (+0.75%)
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 Cap2.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target77.86 (15.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
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)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 | 14.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)5.96
Fwd EY8.85%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.39%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.39%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.71
Graham Number71.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.73% | ||
| ROE | 9.94% | ||
| ROCE | 13.12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.23% | ||
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.48% | ||
| GM | 63.84% | ||
| FCFM | 11.24% |
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 Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score5
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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)-21.25%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-114.15%
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%-8.21%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y15.63%
EBIT Next 5Y12.05%
FCF growth 1Y90.91%
FCF growth 3Y156.82%
FCF growth 5Y-24.87%
OCF growth 1Y90.91%
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 6 / 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 8 / 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 14.08 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.