KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS • DE0007074007
65.2 EUR
+0.8 (+1.24%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
KWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 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 bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, KWS could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.73%, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- KWS has a better Return On Equity (9.94%) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
- KWS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.12% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 81.97% 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 6.69%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.12%) for KWS is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- KWS's Profit Margin of 9.48% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 86.89% of its industry peers.
- KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KWS has a better Operating Margin (15.95%) than 90.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of KWS (63.84%) is better than 93.44% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KWS is still 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.14 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KWS's Altman-Z score of 3.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 75.41% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS (2.54) is better than 90.16% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC6.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- KWS has a better Current ratio (2.14) than 80.33% 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 78.69% 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.
- The Revenue for KWS has decreased by -14.03% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.50% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.18% 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 5Y4.18%
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 13.64, the valuation of KWS can be described as correct.
- 68.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, KWS is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
- 68.85% 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 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.99 |
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)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.97%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.04.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
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 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 (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
65.2
+0.8 (+1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners6.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (20.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
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)1.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.99 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.66%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.66%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.69
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 | 3.14 |
F-Score5
WACC6.27%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year47.55%
EBIT Next 3Y16.49%
EBIT Next 5Y9.71%
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
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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 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 are the PE and PB ratios of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 13.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.