KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0007074007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KWS. KWS was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KWS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KWS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
In the past 5 years KWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KWS (8.14%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.02%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Return On Invested Capital of 7.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 75.86% 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.45%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KWS's Operating Margin of 14.90% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 81.03% of its industry peers.
KWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KWS (63.52%) is better than 91.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KWS is still creating some value.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.01, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.70. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.70 years to pay back of 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 94.83% 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 84.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC6.71%
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.
KWS has a Current ratio of 2.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KWS (1.88) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.94% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.48% on average over the next years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.54, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued cheaper than 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.45. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.90. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.94 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of KWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.75%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, KWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
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 (7/4/2025, 1:50:59 PM)
62.1
+0.7 (+1.14%)
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 Cap2.05B
Analysts90
Price Target78.03 (25.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
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)0.66%
PT rev (3m)1.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.75%
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 | 8.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.94 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY11.71%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY10.77%
FCF(TTM)8.95
FCFY14.41%
OCF(TTM)8.95
OCFY14.41%
SpS50.37
BVpS51.92
TBVpS40.44
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)1.84
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 | 3.01 |
F-Score6
WACC6.71%
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