KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
67.8 EUR
+2 (+3.04%)
KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings would make KWS suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KWS had positive earnings in the past year.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 (5.73%) is better than 72.88% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.94%, KWS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.12%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KWS is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.48%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.95%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.17. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a better Altman-Z score (3.17) than 79.66% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 2.54, which is a good value as it means it would take KWS, 2.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KWS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.54) than 93.22% 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 88.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.15%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.14, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. 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 Quick ratio of 1.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 83.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KWS have decreased strongly by -21.25% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for KWS has decreased by -14.03% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.50% on average over the past years.
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
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.67% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.27%
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.18, which indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 62.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say KWS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.52, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 |
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 72.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
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)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%. 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, KWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
FRA:KWS (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.8
+2 (+3.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.24B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (15.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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)1.7%
PT rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.32%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.32%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.82
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 | 3.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6.15%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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 Y17.27%
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%-8.21%
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year47.55%
EBIT Next 3Y16.49%
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 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 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 14.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.