KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KWS - DE0007074007 - Common Stock
65.7 EUR
-0.5 (-0.76%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
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's Return On Assets of 8.85% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KWS (14.79%) is better than 80.70% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KWS (8.00%) is better than 70.18% 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 6.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.00%) for KWS is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KWS (14.13%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
KWS's Operating Margin of 14.79% is amongst the best of the industry. KWS outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KWS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.07%, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KWS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KWS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for KWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that KWS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KWS has a better Altman-Z score (3.36) than 82.46% of its industry peers.
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.
KWS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.62) than 77.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that KWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
KWS has a Current Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that KWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.82, KWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that KWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.02, KWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, KWS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.91% on average per year.
The Revenue for KWS has decreased by -13.83% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.67% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.13, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
75.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.13, the valuation of KWS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KWS is valued a bit cheaper than 68.42% 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 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 |
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 71.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KWS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
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)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%, KWS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.39, KWS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, KWS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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
13.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KWS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
FRA:KWS (11/10/2025, 3:49:32 PM)
65.7
-0.5 (-0.76%)
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 Cap2.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.68B
Net Income(TTM)236.85M
Analysts80
Price Target77.23 (17.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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)-0.81%
PT rev (3m)-1.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY10.96%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY4.82%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY10.45%
SpS50.81
BVpS48.53
TBVpS37.25
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.46
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 | 3.36 |
F-Score5
WACC6.18%
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 Y16.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.47%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
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 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.39%
EBIT growth 3Y17.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.77%
EBIT Next Year48.64%
EBIT Next 3Y16.66%
EBIT Next 5Y12.27%
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 7 / 10 to KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 9.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.
How financially healthy is KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA (KWS.DE) is 8 / 10.