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K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SDF - DE000KSAG888 - Common Stock

11.88 EUR
+0.2 (+1.71%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to SDF. SDF was compared to 72 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of SDF is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. SDF is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SDF had positive earnings in the past year.
SDF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SDF reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SDF had a positive operating cash flow.
SDF.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSDF.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SDF (-23.86%) is worse than 87.84% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SDF (-39.86%) is worse than 86.49% of its industry peers.
SDF has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.66%) than 68.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -23.86%
ROE -39.86%
ROIC 0.66%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)6.01%
ROE(3y)8.2%
ROE(5y)0.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SDF.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSDF.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

SDF has a Operating Margin of 1.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SDF underperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 11.92%, SDF is not doing good in the industry: 81.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SDF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.67%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 11.92%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-52.54%
GM growth 5Y-8.76%
SDF.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSDF.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SDF is destroying value.
SDF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SDF has less shares outstanding
SDF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SDF.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSDF.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SDF.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSDF.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

SDF has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that SDF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.92, SDF is not doing good in the industry: 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SDF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.12, SDF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC6.74%
SDF.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSDF.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.48 indicates that SDF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SDF has a Current ratio of 3.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. SDF outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
SDF has a Quick Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that SDF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SDF has a Quick ratio of 2.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. SDF outperforms 90.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.48
Quick Ratio 2.33
SDF.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSDF.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SDF have decreased strongly by -28.13% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.67% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%173.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.67%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.46%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SDF will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.51% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SDF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-129.26%
EPS Next 2Y106.36%
EPS Next 3Y60.22%
EPS Next 5Y24.51%
Revenue Next Year1.45%
Revenue Next 2Y1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%

3.3 Evolution

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.
SDF.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSDF.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
SDF.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSDF.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 51.65, the valuation of SDF can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SDF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SDF is more expensive than 62.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. SDF is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22, SDF is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SDF is valued a bit cheaper than 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, SDF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.65
Fwd PE 14.22
SDF.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSDF.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
SDF.DE Per share dataSDF.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as SDF's earnings are expected to grow with 60.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y106.36%
EPS Next 3Y60.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SDF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.19, SDF is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, SDF's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of SDF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.00%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
SDF.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSDF.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

SDF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of SDF is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-1.63%
EPS Next 2Y106.36%
EPS Next 3Y60.22%
SDF.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSDF.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

K+S AG-REG

FRA:SDF (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

11.88

+0.2 (+1.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Inst Owners40.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.13B
Revenue(TTM)3.64B
Net Income(TTM)-1.70B
Analysts54.17
Price Target13.71 (15.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)23%
DP-1.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-314.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-824.09%
Max EPS beat(2)195.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-187.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-824.09%
Max EPS beat(4)195.75%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-75.14%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-49.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-25.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.76%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.59%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.58%
PT rev (1m)-7.09%
PT rev (3m)-10.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)22.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-240.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)30.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.65
Fwd PE 14.22
P/S 0.58
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 4.06
P/B 0.5
P/tB 0.51
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY1.94%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.93
OCFY24.64%
SpS20.32
BVpS23.8
TBVpS23.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -23.86%
ROE -39.86%
ROCE 0.93%
ROIC 0.66%
ROICexc 0.72%
ROICexgc 0.74%
OM 1.67%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 11.92%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)6.01%
ROE(3y)8.2%
ROE(5y)0.68%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-52.54%
GM growth 5Y-8.76%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 14.6%
Interest Coverage 1.79
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.48
Quick Ratio 2.33
Altman-Z 1.92
F-Score5
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)11.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%173.33%
EPS Next Y-129.26%
EPS Next 2Y106.36%
EPS Next 3Y60.22%
EPS Next 5Y24.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.67%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.46%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%
Revenue Next Year1.45%
Revenue Next 2Y1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y146.75%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1048.02%
EBIT Next 3Y131.05%
EBIT Next 5Y56.96%
FCF growth 1Y-101.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-6.5%
OCF growth 1Y-42.24%
OCF growth 3Y23.64%
OCF growth 5Y-0.7%

K+S AG-REG / SDF.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SDF.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for K+S AG-REG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) stock?

K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) is 51.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.5.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SDF stock?

The dividend rating of K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1.63%.