(SDF) K+S Aktiengesellschaft - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: XETRA • Country: Germany • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: DE000KSAG888

Fertilizer, Salt, Animal Feed, De-Icing Salt, Salt Licks

SDF EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SDF over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": -10.32, "2020-12-31": 0.93, "2021-03-31": 1.47, "2021-06-30": 0.82, "2021-09-30": 6.68, "2021-12-31": 2.81, "2022-03-31": 1.62, "2022-06-30": 1.93, "2022-09-30": 1.98, "2022-12-31": 1.99, "2023-03-31": 1.21, "2023-06-30": -0.29, "2023-09-30": -0.13, "2023-12-31": 0.4, "2024-03-31": 0.28, "2024-06-30": 0.04, "2024-09-30": -0.24, "2024-12-31": -0.06, "2025-03-31": 0.48, "2025-06-30": -0.07,

SDF Revenue

Revenue of SDF over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 821.7, 2020-12-31: -318.9, 2021-03-31: 733.3, 2021-06-30: 664.2, 2021-09-30: 746.3, 2021-12-31: 1069.4, 2022-03-31: 1212.3, 2022-06-30: 1509.9, 2022-09-30: 1469.9, 2022-12-31: 1484.4, 2023-03-31: 1192, 2023-06-30: 825.8, 2023-09-30: 880.8, 2023-12-31: 974, 2024-03-31: 988, 2024-06-30: 873.8, 2024-09-30: 866.2, 2024-12-31: 925.1, 2025-03-31: 964.7, 2025-06-30: 871.2,

Description: SDF K+S Aktiengesellschaft

K+S Aktiengesellschaft is a leading global supplier of mineral products, catering to various industries including agriculture, industrial, consumer, and community sectors. The companys product portfolio includes a range of fertilizers, such as potassium chloride and fertilizer specialties, designed for specific crops like grain, corn, and soybeans. Additionally, K+S offers various salt products, including de-icing salts, table salts, and salts for water treatment, under multiple brand names.

From a financial perspective, K+S has a market capitalization of approximately €2.83 billion, indicating a significant presence in the European and global markets. The companys price-to-earnings ratio is unusually high at 1487, suggesting potential overvaluation or extraordinary circumstances affecting earnings. The forward P/E ratio is more reasonable at 46.73, still indicating a premium valuation. Notably, the Return on Equity (RoE) is not available, which could be due to negative equity or significant losses in the past.

To further analyze K+S, we can examine additional key performance indicators (KPIs). The companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and dividend yield could provide insights into its capital structure, financial health, and attractiveness to income-seeking investors. Furthermore, metrics like revenue growth, EBITDA margin, and operating cash flow margin can help assess the companys operational efficiency and growth prospects. Given K+Ss involvement in the fertilizers and agricultural chemicals sector, we should also consider industry-specific KPIs, such as the global demand for fertilizers, potassium chloride prices, and the companys market share.

From a valuation perspective, its essential to consider K+Ss exposure to commodity price fluctuations, particularly potassium chloride, and its ability to pass on price changes to customers. The companys diversified product portfolio and geographic presence may help mitigate some of these risks. However, the high P/E ratio and lack of RoE data warrant caution, suggesting that investors should carefully evaluate the companys financials and industry trends before making investment decisions.

SDF Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,377m
Sub-Industry Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
IPO / Inception

SDF Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -2.51%
Fundamental 37.5%
Dividend Rating 37.1%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -13.6%
Analyst Rating -

SDF Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.26%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.25%
Annual Growth 5y 29.80%
Payout Consistency 79.0%
Payout Ratio 136.4%

SDF Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -97.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 61.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 17.1%
CAGR 5y -15.75%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.30
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -0.46
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.53
Alpha 0.02
Beta 0.978
Volatility 25.33%
Current Volume 481.3k
Average Volume 20d 685.2k
Stop Loss 10.9 (-3.2%)
Signal -0.04

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (-1.73b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 217.6m TTM)
FCFTA 0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.45pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 43.52% (prev 44.60%; Δ -1.08pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 537.1m > Net Income -1.73b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-291.3m) to EBITDA (602.6m) ratio: -0.48 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 3.72 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (179.1m) change vs 12m ago 0.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin -47.19% (prev 8.62%; Δ -55.81pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 42.96% (prev 38.13%; Δ 4.82pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -56.27 (EBITDA TTM 602.6m / Interest Expense TTM 34.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.41

(A) 0.22 = (Total Current Assets 2.16b - Total Current Liabilities 579.6m) / Total Assets 7.14b
(B) 0.75 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 5.32b / Total Assets 7.14b
(C) -0.23 = EBIT TTM -1.94b / Avg Total Assets 8.44b
(D) 0.06 = Book Value of Equity 179.1m / Total Liabilities 2.84b
Total Rating: 2.41 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 37.47

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield 0.20% = 0.10
3. FCF Margin 0.23% = 0.06
4. Debt/Equity 0.66 = 2.29
5. Debt/Ebitda 4.71 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC data missing
7. RoE -30.16% = -2.50
8. Rev. Trend -69.39% = -5.20
9. EPS Trend -65.42% = -3.27

What is the price of SDF shares?

As of September 19, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 11.26 with a total of 481,276 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.62%, over one month by -9.05%, over three months by -33.18% and over the past year by +3.25%.

Is K+S Aktiengesellschaft a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, K+S Aktiengesellschaft (XETRA:SDF) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 37.47 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SDF is around 9.96 EUR . This means that SDF is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.55%.

Is SDF a buy, sell or hold?

K+S Aktiengesellschaft has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the SDF price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 13.8 22.5%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 11.2 -0.4%

SDF Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 2.38b (2.01b EUR * 1.1816 EUR.USD)
Market Cap EUR = 2.01b (2.01b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 593.5m EUR (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 46.729
P/S = 0.5545
P/B = 0.4721
P/EG = 9.4991
Beta = 0.616
Revenue TTM = 3.63b EUR
EBIT TTM = -1.94b EUR
EBITDA TTM = 602.6m EUR
Long Term Debt = 2.26b EUR (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 579.6m EUR (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 2.84b EUR (Calculated: Short Term 579.6m + Long Term 2.26b)
Net Debt = -291.3m EUR (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 4.26b EUR (2.01b + Debt 2.84b - CCE 593.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -56.27 (Ebit TTM -1.94b / Interest Expense TTM 34.4m)
FCF Yield = 0.20% (FCF TTM 8.40m / Enterprise Value 4.26b)
FCF Margin = 0.23% (FCF TTM 8.40m / Revenue TTM 3.63b)
Net Margin = -47.64% (Net Income TTM -1.73b / Revenue TTM 3.63b)
Gross Margin = -47.19% ((Revenue TTM 3.63b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.34b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 23.77 (Enterprise Value 4.26b / Book Value Of Equity 179.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.31% (Interest Expense 8.90m / Debt 2.84b)
Taxrate = unknown
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 3.72 (Total Current Assets 2.16b / Total Current Liabilities 579.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.66 (Debt 2.84b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 4.30b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.71 (Net Debt -291.3m / EBITDA 602.6m)
Debt / FCF = 338.1 (Debt 2.84b / FCF TTM 8.40m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 5.73b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -24.19% (Net Income -1.73b, Total Assets 7.14b )
RoE = -30.16% (Net Income TTM -1.73b / Total Stockholder Equity 5.73b)
RoCE = -24.23% (Ebit -1.94b / (Equity 5.73b + L.T.Debt 2.26b))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT none, Invested Capital 5.85b, Ebit -1.94b)
WACC = unknown (E(2.01b)/V(4.85b) * Re(9.61%)) + (D(2.84b)/V(4.85b) * Rd(0.31%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -71.07 | Cagr: -0.60%
Discount Rate = 9.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.72% ; FCFE base≈66.1m ; Y1≈43.4m ; Y5≈19.8m
Fair Price DCF = 1.71 (DCF Value 306.7m / Shares Outstanding 179.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -65.42 | EPS CAGR: -55.47% | SUE: -0.50 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -69.39 | Revenue CAGR: -17.32% | SUE: -0.54 | # QB: 0

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