KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
65.5 EUR
-1.5 (-2.24%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KWS. KWS was compared to 59 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
In the past 5 years KWS has always been profitable.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KWS's Return On Assets of 5.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 72.88% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.94%, KWS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.48%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KWS (15.95%) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS has a Gross Margin of 63.84%. This is amongst the best in 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for KWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.19. 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 3.19, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.66% 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.
KWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 93.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
KWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.14%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.14, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.36% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.05% 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.
Looking at the last year, KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.03% in the last year.
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
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 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
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 13.70 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.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.13, which indicates a very decent valuation of KWS.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.22 |
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)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.69
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.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| 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 (12/8/2025, 5:29:30 PM)
65.5
-1.5 (-2.24%)
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 Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (19.91%)
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 | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.22 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY8.98%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.62%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.62%
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 | 3.19 |
F-Score5
WACC6.14%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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 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 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 13.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.37.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.