KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
72.7 EUR
-0.1 (-0.14%)
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 63 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KWS was profitable.
- KWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.73%, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- KWS has a Return On Equity (9.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.12%) than 80.95% 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 6.78%.
- 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 85.71% 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 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- KWS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 63.84%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
| 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.
- 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.
- KWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KWS (3.28) is better than 79.37% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.54, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.06% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.24%
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's Current ratio of 2.14 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 82.54% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.38, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.54% 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.
- 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
- KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.67% yearly.
- KWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
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 5Y3.8%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.21 indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.35, which indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KWS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.75 |
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 an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y7.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.42.
- KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
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
- 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 (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
72.7
-0.1 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12
Inst Owners6.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.40B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (8.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
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%
PT rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.88 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.75 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY8.09%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY7.76%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.76%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.76
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 | 3.28 |
F-Score5
WACC6.24%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year47.55%
EBIT Next 3Y16.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.72%
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.
What is the valuation status of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) stock?
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 are the PE and PB ratios of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 15.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.