(KWS) KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA - Ratings and Ratios
Sugarbeet Seed, Corn Seed, Cereals Seed, Vegetables Seed
KWS EPS (Earnings per Share)
KWS Revenue
Description: KWS KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA August 09, 2025
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a German company operating in the Agricultural Products & Services sub-industry. As a leading player in the sector, KWS is likely to be influenced by factors such as global demand for agricultural products, commodity prices, and trends in sustainable farming practices.
The companys financial performance can be evaluated using key metrics such as Return on Equity (RoE), which stands at 16.01%. This indicates a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.71 suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings, while the forward P/E of 18.18 implies expected growth in earnings per share.
To further analyze KWS performance, we can consider key economic drivers such as revenue growth, profit margins, and dividend yield. As a company in the agricultural sector, KWS is likely to benefit from increasing global demand for food production and sustainable agricultural practices. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor may include sales growth, earnings per share (EPS), and the companys ability to maintain its market share in a competitive industry.
From a valuation perspective, the Market Cap of 2171.40M EUR indicates a significant market presence. To assess the stocks attractiveness, we can examine the companys financial health, growth prospects, and industry trends. A thorough analysis of KWS strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) would provide a comprehensive understanding of its position in the market.
KWS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,576m |
| Sub-Industry | Agricultural Products & Services |
| IPO / Inception |
KWS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 19.7% |
| Fundamental | 72.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 65.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -7.57% |
| Analyst Rating | - |
KWS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.29% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.73% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 9.33% |
| Payout Consistency | 96.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 9.6% |
KWS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 79.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 52.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -43.4% |
| CAGR 5y | 5.39% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.18 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 0.43 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.39 |
| Alpha | -1.33 |
| Beta | 0.489 |
| Volatility | 19.41% |
| Current Volume | 11.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 11.9k |
| Stop Loss | 66.3 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.49 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (236.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 100.6m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.12pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 61.35% (prev 47.07%; Δ 14.28pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 226.5m <= Net Income 236.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (483.5m) to EBITDA (344.8m) ratio: 1.40 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.97 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (11.4k) change vs 12m ago -99.97% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 14.77% (prev 16.05%; Δ -1.28pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 59.54% (prev 56.77%; Δ 2.77pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 37.80 (EBITDA TTM 344.8m / Interest Expense TTM 6.40m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.49
| (A) 0.38 = (Total Current Assets 1.55b - Total Current Liabilities 521.4m) / Total Assets 2.68b |
| (B) 0.56 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.50b / Total Assets 2.68b |
| (C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 241.9m / Avg Total Assets 2.82b |
| (D) 1.49 = Book Value of Equity 1.60b / Total Liabilities 1.07b |
| Total Rating: 6.49 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 72.46
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 8.48% = 4.24 |
| 3. FCF Margin 13.51% = 3.38 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.30 = 2.46 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.40 = 1.13 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.35)% = 7.93 |
| 7. RoE 15.23% = 1.27 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 6.25% = 0.47 |
| 9. EPS Trend -8.30% = -0.42 |
What is the price of KWS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.63%, over one month by +7.21%, over three months by +5.07% and over the past year by +9.38%.
Is KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KWS is around 67.03 EUR . This means that KWS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2%.
Is KWS a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the KWS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 78.5 | 14.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 73.4 | 7.4% |
KWS Fundamental Data Overview January 01, 1970
Market Cap EUR = 2.22b (2.22b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
P/E Trailing = 15.8726
P/E Forward = 18.1818
P/S = 1.3246
P/B = 1.2654
Beta = 0.489
Revenue TTM = 1.68b EUR
EBIT TTM = 241.9m EUR
EBITDA TTM = 344.8m EUR
Long Term Debt = 403.1m EUR (from longTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 56.7m EUR (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 483.5m EUR (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 483.5m EUR (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.67b EUR (2.22b + Debt 483.5m - CCE 33.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 37.80 (Ebit TTM 241.9m / Interest Expense TTM 6.40m)
FCF Yield = 8.48% (FCF TTM 226.5m / Enterprise Value 2.67b)
FCF Margin = 13.51% (FCF TTM 226.5m / Revenue TTM 1.68b)
Net Margin = 14.10% (Net Income TTM 236.3m / Revenue TTM 1.68b)
Gross Margin = 14.77% ((Revenue TTM 1.68b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.43b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = -10.37% (prev 43.44%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.00 (Enterprise Value 2.67b / Total Assets 2.68b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.72% (Interest Expense 3.50m / Debt 483.5m)
Taxrate = -7.92% (negative due to tax credits) (4.61m / -58.2m)
NOPAT = 261.1m (EBIT 241.9m * (1 - -7.92%)) [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 2.97 (Total Current Assets 1.55b / Total Current Liabilities 521.4m)
Debt / Equity = 0.30 (Debt 483.5m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.60b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.40 (Net Debt 483.5m / EBITDA 344.8m)
Debt / FCF = 2.13 (Net Debt 483.5m / FCF TTM 226.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.55b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 8.83% (Net Income 236.3m / Total Assets 2.68b)
RoE = 15.23% (Net Income TTM 236.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.55b)
RoCE = 12.38% (EBIT 241.9m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.55b + L.T.Debt 403.1m))
RoIC = 12.91% (NOPAT 261.1m / Invested Capital 2.02b)
WACC = 6.56% (E(2.22b)/V(2.70b) * Re(7.82%) + D(483.5m)/V(2.70b) * Rd(0.72%) * (1-Tc(-0.08)))
Discount Rate = 7.82% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 8.05%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -81.65 | Cagr: -98.14%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.77% ; FCFE base≈199.1m ; Y1≈192.4m ; Y5≈190.6m
Fair Price DCF = 102.8 (DCF Value 3.39b / Shares Outstanding 33.0m; 5y FCF grow -4.60% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -8.30 | EPS CAGR: -37.46% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 6.25 | Revenue CAGR: 8.39% | SUE: 0.06 | # QB: 0