KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
67.6 EUR
+0.3 (+0.45%)
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 61 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 correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KWS's Return On Assets of 5.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 72.13% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KWS (9.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KWS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.12% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 80.33% 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 7.37%.
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
KWS has a better Profit Margin (9.48%) than 81.97% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KWS has a better Operating Margin (15.95%) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS's Gross Margin of 63.84% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 93.44% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.20, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.05% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.54, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.17%
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.
KWS has a better Current ratio (2.14) than 78.69% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KWS have decreased strongly by -21.25% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for KWS has decreased by -14.03% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.67% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.11% on average per year.
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 14.14 indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. KWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, KWS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
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)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.31.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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
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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.6
+0.3 (+0.45%)
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 Cap2.23B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (16.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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)0.87%
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)-0.03%
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 | 14.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.35%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.35%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.71
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 | 3.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.17%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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 14.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.