KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
69.2 EUR
+1 (+1.47%)
KWS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KWS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 a decent Return On Assets value of 5.73%, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Return On Equity of 9.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 57.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KWS (9.12%) is better than 81.36% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KWS is in line with the industry average of 7.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.12%) for KWS is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.48%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.95%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.84%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a better Altman-Z score (3.22) than 77.97% of its industry peers.
KWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KWS would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.54, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.16%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.14, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.66% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that KWS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KWS has a better Quick ratio (1.38) than 79.66% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.03% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.50% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
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 14.48 indicates a correct valuation of KWS.
61.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, KWS is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
KWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say KWS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
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)0.87
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
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
The dividend of KWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
FRA:KWS (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
69.2
+1 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)157.05M
Analysts80
Price Target77.86 (12.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
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)-3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
EPS(TTM)4.78
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)5.96
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY8.16%
SpS50.19
BVpS47.89
TBVpS36.73
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)0.73
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 | 3.22 |
F-Score5
WACC6.16%
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 Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.03%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%-8.21%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y15.63%
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
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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 14.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.