KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
72.6 EUR
+1.4 (+1.97%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KWS. KWS was compared to 64 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KWS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. KWS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- In the past 5 years KWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KWS has a better Return On Assets (5.73%) than 73.44% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.94%, KWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- KWS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KWS is in line with the industry average of 7.95%.
- 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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
- 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 82.81% 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 95.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 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 3.26. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.26, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 89.06% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.14, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KWS has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.03%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.67% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.80% 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 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.19 indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
- KWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 64.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say KWS is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.34 indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.30, KWS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 |
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 70.31% of the companies listed 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 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of KWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.42.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, KWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
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
- KWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
FRA:KWS (1/22/2026, 1:08:33 PM)
72.6
+1.4 (+1.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12
Inst Owners6.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.40B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (8.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
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)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
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 | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY8.11%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY7.77%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.77%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.76
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 | 3.26 |
F-Score5
WACC6.35%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year47.55%
EBIT Next 3Y16.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.72%
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.
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.
What is the profitability of KWS stock?
KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 15.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.