KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0007074007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KWS. KWS was compared to 57 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, KWS could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years KWS has been profitable.
KWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KWS's Return On Assets of 8.94% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 92.98% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.50%, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KWS (10.39%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.5% | ||
| ROIC | 10.39% |
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
The Profit Margin of KWS (13.62%) is better than 92.98% of its industry peers.
KWS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KWS (16.67%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KWS (62.12%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KWS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.62% | ||
| GM | 62.12% |
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.
There is no outstanding debt for KWS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
KWS has an Altman-Z score of 3.00. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a better Altman-Z score (3.00) than 77.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KWS is 3.46, which is a good value as it means it would take KWS, 3.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is in the better half of the industry: KWS outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
KWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.21, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
KWS has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that KWS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KWS's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KWS outperforms 71.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 432.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.65% on average over the past years.
KWS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.48%.
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)432.83%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%28.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%
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.
KWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y4.29%
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
KWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.21.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.90), we can say KWS is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.20, the valuation of KWS can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KWS is cheaper than 73.68% 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 (21.58), we can say KWS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KWS is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
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)0.28
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KWS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.43.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KWS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KWS has a limited annual growth rate of 5.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
Div Incr Years1
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 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
FRA:KWS (3/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
57.2
+0.6 (+1.06%)
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 Cap1.89B
Analysts90
Price Target76.94 (34.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
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)-0.75%
PT rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)11.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
EPS(TTM)6.97
EY12.19%
EPS(NY)6.97
Fwd EY12.19%
FCF(TTM)5.25
FCFY9.19%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY9.19%
SpS51.49
BVpS42.5
TBVpS31.15
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)1.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.94% | ||
| ROE | 16.5% | ||
| ROCE | 14.17% | ||
| ROIC | 10.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.15% | ||
| OM | 16.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.62% | ||
| GM | 62.12% | ||
| FCFM | 10.2% |
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 43.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
F-Score6
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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)432.83%
EPS 3Y5.72%
EPS 5Y4.65%
EPS Q2Q%28.66%
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y10.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.6%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y4.29%
EBIT growth 1Y96.21%
EBIT growth 3Y26.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.8%
EBIT Next Year46.3%
EBIT Next 3Y17.08%
EBIT Next 5Y13.44%
FCF growth 1Y186.04%
FCF growth 3Y-59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y186.04%
OCF growth 3Y-2.25%
OCF growth 5YN/A