KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
68.4 EUR
-0.2 (-0.29%)
Taking everything into account, KWS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KWS was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KWS had positive earnings in the past year.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KWS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KWS has a better Return On Assets (8.85%) than 88.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KWS (14.79%) is better than 79.66% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.00%, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.87%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.87%) for KWS is below the current ROIC(8.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8% |
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
KWS's Profit Margin of 14.13% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 91.53% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KWS has a Operating Margin of 14.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KWS outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KWS (63.07%) is better than 94.92% of its industry peers.
KWS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.13% | ||
| GM | 63.07% |
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
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 1 year ago.
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 3.41. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.41, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 4.62, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KWS, 4.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.62, KWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, KWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KWS's Current ratio of 2.82 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KWS has a better Quick ratio (2.02) than 86.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 215.79%, which is quite impressive.
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 -13.83% in the last year.
KWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.79%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-5.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%4.6%
3.2 Future
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.74% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.91%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5Y2.74%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.50 indicates a reasonable valuation of KWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.97% 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 26.91.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.52, 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 74.58% 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 (22.92), we can say KWS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KWS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KWS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of KWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KWS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KWS grows each year by 8.34%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
KWS pays out 13.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.93%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
FRA:KWS (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
68.4
-0.2 (-0.29%)
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 Cap2.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)236.85M
Analysts86.67
Price Target77.86 (13.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.34%
DP13.93%
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)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.53%
EPS(NY)5.94
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.04%
SpS50.81
BVpS48.53
TBVpS37.25
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number88.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.53% | ||
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.13% | ||
| GM | 63.07% | ||
| FCFM | 6.24% |
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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 44.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.41 |
F-Score5
WACC6.21%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)215.79%
EPS 3Y29.91%
EPS 5Y19.91%
EPS Q2Q%-5.61%
EPS Next Y1.91%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5Y2.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%4.6%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.39%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
EBIT Next 5Y11.87%
FCF growth 1Y1635.13%
FCF growth 3Y156.82%
FCF growth 5Y-24.87%
OCF growth 1Y44.1%
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 7 / 10 to KWS.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 9 / 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 9.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.