KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0007074007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 56 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KWS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KWS's Return On Assets of 8.14% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.02%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KWS (7.92%) is better than 82.14% 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
KWS has a better Profit Margin (14.45%) than 94.64% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.90%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KWS (63.52%) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KWS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.96. This is not the best score and indicates that KWS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KWS (2.96) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
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.
KWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 94.64% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KWS (0.25) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KWS (2.60) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KWS has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.45% over the past year.
KWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.65% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.43% 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 5Y3.43%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.03, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.30.
KWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.73.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 80.36% 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 22.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 76.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
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.
KWS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y8.11%
EPS Next 3Y3.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.75%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| 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 (6/6/2025, 2:48:24 PM)
58.4
+0.4 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.93B
Analysts90.91
Price Target77.52 (32.74%)
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)-3.18%
PT rev (3m)-0.49%
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)-1.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY12.45%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY11.45%
FCF(TTM)8.95
FCFY15.32%
OCF(TTM)8.95
OCFY15.32%
SpS50.37
BVpS51.92
TBVpS40.44
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)1.73
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 | 2.96 |
F-Score6
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1
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 5Y3.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y26.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.8%
EBIT Next Year34.47%
EBIT Next 3Y15.35%
EBIT Next 5Y13.44%
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