KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
64.75 EUR
+0.05 (+0.08%)
Overall KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make KWS a good candidate 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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.14%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Return On Equity of 14.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
KWS's Return On Invested Capital of 7.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 69.49% 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's Profit Margin of 14.45% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 93.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.90%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS has a better Gross Margin (63.52%) than 93.22% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KWS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.07 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a better Altman-Z score (3.07) than 77.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 1.70, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KWS, only 1.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KWS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.70) than 94.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KWS (0.25) is better than 84.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.82%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.60, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 88.14% 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, KWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.65% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.05% in the last year.
KWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.55% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.94% on average per year.
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.67%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
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 8.91 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued cheaper than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. KWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 71.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.59), we can say KWS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 81.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.25.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
FRA:KWS (9/10/2025, 5:29:52 PM)
64.75
+0.05 (+0.08%)
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 Cap2.14B
Analysts86.67
Price Target77.35 (19.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
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)-1.19%
PT rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)5.73
Fwd EY8.84%
FCF(TTM)8.95
FCFY13.82%
OCF(TTM)8.95
OCFY13.82%
SpS50.37
BVpS51.92
TBVpS40.44
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.92
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 | 3.07 |
F-Score6
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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 Y8.67%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y26.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.8%
EBIT Next Year34.47%
EBIT Next 3Y15.35%
EBIT Next 5Y9.91%
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