KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
65.2 EUR
-0.6 (-0.91%)
KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make KWS suitable 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.
In the past 5 years KWS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.73%, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Return On Equity of 9.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KWS outperforms 57.63% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.12%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.36% 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 6.47%.
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
The Profit Margin of KWS (9.48%) is better than 81.36% 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 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.84%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.17 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a better Altman-Z score (3.17) than 79.66% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.54, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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 88.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.11%
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 81.36% 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.
The Quick ratio of KWS (1.38) is better than 83.05% 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%.
KWS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.91% yearly.
The Revenue for KWS has decreased by -14.03% in the past year. This is quite bad
KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.50% yearly.
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 4.11% 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
KWS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.64.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, KWS is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 69.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
81.36% 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 | 11.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
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)0.79
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%.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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
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 (12/9/2025, 5:30:01 PM)
65.2
-0.6 (-0.91%)
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 Cap2.15B
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 | 1.87% |
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 | 13.64 | ||
| 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 | 6.12 |
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 | 3.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6.11%
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 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 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 13.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.