KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:KWS • DE0007074007

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This KWS.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KWS.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KWS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
KWS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKWS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.92%, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.13%, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.84%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KWS is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.84%) for KWS is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.92%
ROE 12.13%
ROIC 9.84%
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.32%
ROE(3y)11.31%
ROE(5y)10.62%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
KWS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKWS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of KWS (10.82%) is better than 83.05% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of KWS (16.26%) is better than 93.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
  • KWS has a better Gross Margin (63.29%) than 93.22% of its industry peers.
  • KWS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.26%
PM (TTM) 10.82%
GM 63.29%
OM growth 3Y14.06%
OM growth 5Y6.89%
PM growth 3Y26.28%
PM growth 5Y13.66%
GM growth 3Y4.73%
GM growth 5Y2%
KWS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKWS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. KWS.DE Health Analysis

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 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • KWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KWS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKWS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
KWS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKWS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.35. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KWS (3.35) is better than 77.97% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 2.71, which is a good value as it means it would take KWS, 2.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KWS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.71 is amongst the best of 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KWS (0.20) is better than 83.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 3.35
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC6.46%
KWS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKWS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.99 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KWS has a Current ratio of 1.99. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KWS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KWS's Quick ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 59.32% of its industry peers.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for KWS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
KWS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKWS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

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3. KWS.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KWS have decreased strongly by -21.83% in the last 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.
  • Looking at the last year, KWS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.68% 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)-21.83%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%29.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.68%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%8.6%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y8.7%
Revenue Next Year-0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%

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.
KWS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKWS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KWS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKWS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. KWS.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.54, the valuation of KWS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. KWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • KWS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.66.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say KWS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.54
Fwd PE 12.66
KWS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKWS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 69.49% 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 76.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.78
EV/EBITDA 7.18
KWS.DE Per share dataKWS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

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.
  • KWS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y7.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%

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5. KWS.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.69%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.69%

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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
KWS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKWS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KWS's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y7.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
KWS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKWS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

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KWS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA

FRA:KWS (4/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners6.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts76
Price Target79.99 (7.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.69%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.54
Fwd PE 12.66
P/S 1.47
P/FCF 12.78
P/OCF 12.78
P/B 1.64
P/tB 2.19
EV/EBITDA 7.18
EPS(TTM)5.48
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)5.81
FCFY7.83%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY7.83%
SpS50.63
BVpS45.17
TBVpS33.94
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number74.6261 (0.57%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.92%
ROE 12.13%
ROCE 14.15%
ROIC 9.84%
ROICexc 11.25%
ROICexgc 14.44%
OM 16.26%
PM (TTM) 10.82%
GM 63.29%
FCFM 11.47%
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 Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.71
Debt/EBITDA 0.81
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 51.17%
Profit Quality 106.03%
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 3.35
F-Score5
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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)-21.83%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%29.91%
EPS Next Y14.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y8.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.68%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%8.6%
Revenue Next Year-0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.39%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year43.49%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y9.01%
FCF growth 1Y46.9%
FCF growth 3Y156.82%
FCF growth 5Y-24.87%
OCF growth 1Y46.9%
OCF growth 3Y31.19%
OCF growth 5Y-16.28%

KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA / KWS.DE Fundamental Analysis 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.


What is the valuation status of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) stock?

KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?

The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KWS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is expected to grow by 14.15% in the next year.