KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0007074007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 58 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 With these ratings, KWS could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KWS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
KWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KWS's Return On Assets of 8.94% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.50%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KWS (10.39%) is better than 91.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.5% | ||
| ROIC | 10.39% |
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
KWS has a Profit Margin of 13.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.67%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KWS's Gross Margin of 62.12% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
KWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.62% | ||
| GM | 62.12% |
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
KWS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for KWS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.00. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KWS (3.00) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 3.46, which is a good value as it means it would take KWS, 3.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KWS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.21, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. 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 (1.16) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 432.83%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.65% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.48% in the last year.
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)432.83%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%28.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%
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.
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.36%
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 8.19, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.19.
74.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 |
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.
72.41% 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 | 10.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
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)0.28
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.37, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KWS has a limited annual growth rate of 5.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
Div Incr Years1
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 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
FRA:KWS (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
57.1
+0.3 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.88B
Analysts90
Price Target76.94 (34.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
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)-0.75%
PT rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)11.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
EPS(TTM)6.97
EY12.21%
EPS(NY)6.97
Fwd EY12.21%
FCF(TTM)5.25
FCFY9.2%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY9.2%
SpS51.49
BVpS42.5
TBVpS31.15
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)1.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.5% | ||
| ROCE | 14.17% | ||
| ROIC | 10.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.15% | ||
| OM | 16.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.62% | ||
| GM | 62.12% | ||
| FCFM | 10.2% |
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 43.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
F-Score6
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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)432.83%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%28.66%
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.36%
EBIT growth 1Y96.21%
EBIT growth 3Y26.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.8%
EBIT Next Year46.3%
EBIT Next 3Y17.08%
EBIT Next 5Y13.44%
FCF growth 1Y186.04%
FCF growth 3Y-59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y186.04%
OCF growth 3Y-2.25%
OCF growth 5YN/A