KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
69.2 EUR
+1 (+1.47%)
Overall KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KWS against 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KWS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KWS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
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.
KWS has a Return On Equity (9.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.12%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.36% 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 7.13%.
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
The Profit Margin of KWS (9.48%) is better than 81.36% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.95%, KWS belongs to the best 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.
KWS's Gross Margin of 63.84% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 93.22% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KWS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.22. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a Altman-Z score of 3.22. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 77.97% of its industry peers.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KWS would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS (2.54) is better than 91.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KWS (0.20) is better than 84.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.16%
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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.66% 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's Quick ratio of 1.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 79.66% 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%.
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.
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
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.67% yearly.
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.48, which indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, KWS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.62, which indicates a very decent valuation of KWS.
67.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.62 |
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 71.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
74.58% 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 | 12.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
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)0.87
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
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 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
FRA:KWS (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
69.2
+1 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target77.86 (12.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
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)-3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)5.96
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.16%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)0.73
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 | 3.22 |
F-Score5
WACC6.16%
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 Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%-8.21%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y15.63%
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 7 / 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 9 / 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 14.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.