KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA

KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA

84.60
USD
-0.23
(-0.27%)
18.89EPS
4.71P/E
2.91BMarket Cap
Nov 18Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG carries a market capitalization of 2.91B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.57B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.91B
Enterprise Value2.57B

Important Dates

Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 18, 2026.

Earnings Date11/18/2026

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG has 33.00M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding33.00M

Valuation Ratios

As of March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.71. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.10, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.42.

PE Ratio4.71
PS Ratio1.10
PB Ratio1.42
P/TBV Ratio1.79
P/FCF Ratio19.17
P/OCF Ratio19.17

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 3.12 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.98 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 3.12 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.98, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.57B versus a market cap of 2.91B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.98
EV / EBITDA3.12
EV / EBIT3.12
EV / FCF16.98

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG maintains a current ratio of 2.10, meaning it holds 2.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio2.10
Quick Ratio0.39
Debt / Equity3.17
Debt / EBITDA0.08

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG posted a return on equity (ROE) of 33.52, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 25.29 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 18.76, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 27.79, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 562,952.82 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,673.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)33.52
Return on Assets (ROA)18.76
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)25.29
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)27.79
Revenue Per Employee562,952.82
Employee Count4,673.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG recorded 231.30M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 27.13, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 852.62M, leaving 616.23M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax231.30M
Effective Tax Rate27.13

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on August 3, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG's stock has gained approximately 13.10% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change13.10%
50-Day Moving Average68.00

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG generated 2.63B in revenue and converted that into 616.23M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 18.89. EBITDA reached 825.22M, while operating income came in at 1.12B.

Revenue2.63B
Operating Income1.12B
Pretax Income852.62M
Net Income616.23M
EBITDA825.22M
EBIT825.22M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)18.89

Balance Sheet

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As of March 31, 2026, Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG holds 405.50M in cash and equivalents against 65.08M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -351.75M. Total book value stands at 2.06B, with working capital of 1.13B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents405.50M
Total Debt65.08M
Net Debt-351.75M
Equity (Book Value)2.06B
Book Value Per Share62.30
Working Capital1.13B

Cash Flow

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Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG produced 151.43M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow151.43M
Free Cash Flow151.43M
FCF Per Share4.60

Margins

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. The operating margin of 42.75 and net profit margin of 23.42 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Operating Margin42.75
Pretax Margin32.41
Profit Margin23.42
EBITDA Margin31.37

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.22, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.78, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG shareholders.

Shareholder Yield4.78
FCF Yield5.22

Stock Splits

Kws Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG's most recent stock split took place on March 22, 2019 with a 1:5 split ratio.

Last Split Date3/22/2019
Split Ratio1:5