KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
65.65 EUR
+0.05 (+0.08%)
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 55 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on KWS. 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.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.85%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Return On Equity of 14.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 78.18% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.00%, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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 6.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.87%) for KWS is below the current ROIC(8.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8% |
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 (14.13%) is better than 89.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.79%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KWS (63.07%) is better than 94.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.13% | ||
| GM | 63.07% |
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.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
KWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.35. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.35, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.62. This is a neutral value as KWS would need 4.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.62. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KWS (0.27) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KWS's Current ratio of 2.82 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.02, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 215.79% over the past year.
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 -13.83% 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)215.79%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-5.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%4.6%
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 4.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
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 9.12, which indicates a very decent 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 76.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
69.09% 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 34.98. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 |
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 69.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KWS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.29 |
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)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.31.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
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 pays out 13.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
FRA:KWS (11/19/2025, 9:23:48 AM)
65.65
+0.05 (+0.08%)
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 Cap2.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)236.85M
Analysts80
Price Target77.23 (17.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
DP13.93%
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)-0.81%
PT rev (3m)-2.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.29 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.97%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.46%
SpS50.81
BVpS48.53
TBVpS37.25
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number88.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.53% | ||
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.13% | ||
| GM | 63.07% | ||
| FCFM | 6.24% |
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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 44.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)215.79%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-5.61%
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%4.6%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.39%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y16.66%
EBIT Next 5Y12.27%
FCF growth 1Y1635.13%
FCF growth 3Y156.82%
FCF growth 5Y-24.87%
OCF growth 1Y44.1%
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 9.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.