KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
68.3 EUR
+0.2 (+0.29%)
Overall KWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KWS against 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KWS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KWS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
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 (8.85%) is better than 88.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.79%, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.66% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.00%) than 69.49% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KWS is in line with the industry average of 6.83%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.13%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS has a Gross Margin of 63.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 94.92% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.40, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 4.62, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KWS, 4.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.62, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.21%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KWS's Current ratio of 2.82 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.02, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.44% 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.
KWS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.91% yearly.
KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.83%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.74% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.91%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5Y2.74%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.49, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
77.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.50, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say KWS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.19% of the companies 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 | 21.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KWS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of KWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.30.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, KWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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
13.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KWS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.93%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
FRA:KWS (10/21/2025, 5:29:51 PM)
68.3
+0.2 (+0.29%)
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 Cap2.25B
Analysts86.67
Price Target77.86 (14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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)0.66%
PT rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.54%
EPS(NY)5.94
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.05%
SpS50.81
BVpS48.53
TBVpS37.25
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)0.48
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.83%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.4 |
F-Score5
WACC6.21%
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 Y1.91%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5Y2.74%
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 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.39%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
EBIT Next 5Y11.87%
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%