KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0007074007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KWS against 57 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, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! 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.
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
The Return On Assets of KWS (8.14%) is better than 87.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KWS (14.02%) is better than 77.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KWS (7.92%) is better than 75.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.14% | ||
| ROE | 14.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of KWS (14.45%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KWS has a better Operating Margin (14.90%) than 80.70% of its industry peers.
KWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 63.52%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.45% | ||
| GM | 63.52% |
OM growth 3Y16.65%
OM growth 5Y6.68%
PM growth 3Y-2.62%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y3.68%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
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.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.03 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KWS (3.03) is better than 80.70% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 1.70, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KWS, only 1.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.70, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
KWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 85.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.60. 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 2.60, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 170.45%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.65% on average over the past years.
KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.05%.
Measured over the past years, KWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.45%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
3.2 Future
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.94% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.79%
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.78%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.61, which indicates a very decent valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
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.
KWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.60%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.34, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
FRA:KWS (7/16/2025, 10:01:05 AM)
62.6
+0.1 (+0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.07B
Analysts89.09
Price Target78.03 (24.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
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)-0.65%
PT rev (3m)-3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 7 | ||
| P/OCF | 7 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY11.61%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)8.95
FCFY14.29%
OCF(TTM)8.95
OCFY14.29%
SpS50.37
BVpS51.92
TBVpS40.44
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)1.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.14% | ||
| ROE | 14.02% | ||
| ROCE | 10.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.35% | ||
| OM | 14.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.45% | ||
| GM | 63.52% | ||
| FCFM | 17.76% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.95%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.18%
OM growth 3Y16.65%
OM growth 5Y6.68%
PM growth 3Y-2.62%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y3.68%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
F-Score6
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)113.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.5%
Profit Quality(3y)12.67%
Profit Quality(5y)115.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)170.45%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%3.26%
EPS Next Y22.79%
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
Revenue Next Year1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.78%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y26.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.8%
EBIT Next Year34.47%
EBIT Next 3Y15.35%
EBIT Next 5Y8.83%
FCF growth 1Y208.72%
FCF growth 3Y-59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y208.72%
OCF growth 3Y-2.25%
OCF growth 5YN/A