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KWS Stock Chart & Stats
€74.30
-€0.30(-0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€74.30
-€0.30(-0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€62.10 - €80.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.84K
Average Volume (3M)13.41K
Market Cap
€2.32B
Enterprise Value€2.29K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€394.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€456.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.7
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.79
Shares Outstanding33,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume11,805
30 Day Avg. Volume13,409
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.29
Price to Sales (P/S)1.37
P/FCF Ratio27.11
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€85.00Price Target Upside14.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.77B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong ProfitabilityKWS maintains strong gross and operating margins across the reported period, indicating meaningful value from its breeding portfolio and seed business. This profitability provides resources for continued research, product development, and market support while offering some resilience against normal agricultural cost pressures.
Deleveraged Balance SheetDebt reduction alongside a growing equity base has materially improved KWS’s financial flexibility. Lower leverage should reduce balance-sheet pressure and leave the company better positioned to fund breeding investment, manage seasonal needs, and withstand fluctuations in agricultural demand.
Positive Operating Cash FlowConsistently positive operating cash flow shows that KWS’s core operations generate cash to support ongoing breeding programs, production, and distribution. Although annual conversion varies, this underlying cash generation strengthens internal funding capacity and supports financial resilience over the medium term.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue ContractionThe recent absence of sustained revenue growth raises concern about near-term expansion in KWS’s seed markets. Continued flat or declining sales could limit operating leverage, slow the recovery of earnings growth, and make performance more dependent on pricing, crop mix, or individual product cycles.
Net Margin CompressionThe sharp step-down in net margin shows that strong gross and EBIT margins have not translated consistently into bottom-line profitability. If this pressure persists, it could reduce retained cash, constrain investment capacity, and make shareholder returns more sensitive to pricing, mix, and cost developments.
Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge swings in free cash flow reduce confidence in the consistency of cash available after investment and working-capital requirements. Even with recent improvement, renewed volatility could complicate capital allocation, limit predictable shareholder distributions, and increase reliance on strong operating periods.
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KWS FAQ
What was KWS SAAT SE’s price range in the past 12 months?
KWS SAAT SE lowest stock price was €62.10 and its highest was €80.60 in the past 12 months.
What is KWS SAAT SE’s market cap?
KWS SAAT SE’s market cap is €2.32B.
When is KWS SAAT SE’s upcoming earnings report date?
KWS SAAT SE’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were KWS SAAT SE’s earnings last quarter?
KWS SAAT SE released its earnings results on Sep 23, 2026. The company reported -€1.8 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is KWS SAAT SE overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KWS SAAT SE’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KWS SAAT SE pay dividends?
KWS SAAT SE pays a Annually dividend of €1.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.78%. See more information on KWS SAAT SE dividends here
What is KWS SAAT SE’s EPS estimate?
KWS SAAT SE’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does KWS SAAT SE have?
KWS SAAT SE has 33,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to KWS SAAT SE’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KWS SAAT SE reported an EPS of -€1.8 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.033%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KWS SAAT SE?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KWS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
KWS SAAT Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€85.00 (14.40% Upside)
€85.00 (14.40% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
KWS SAAT SE
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA breeds, produces, and distributes seeds for agriculture. It operates through four segments: Sugarbeet, Corn, Cereals, and Vegetables. The Corn segment breeds, produces, and distributes seed for corn, soybeans, and sunflowers. The Sugarbeet segment engages in the development, breeding, production, and development of diploid hybrid potatoes and sugar beet seeds. The Cereals segment breeds, produces, and distributes seeds for rye, wheat, barley, and oilseed rape. This segment also offers other crops, including peas, catch crops, mustard, and oats. The Vegetables segment engages in the breeding, production, and distribution of seeds for spinach, beans, Swiss chard, red beet, and tomatoes. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA offers a research and development center covering an area of around 10,000 square meters, it houses a 6,600 square meter greenhouse and a preparation and research area for outdoor vegetables including an office and laboratory. The company was formerly known as KWS SAAT SE and changed its name to KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in July 2019. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Einbeck, Germany.
KWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€85.00
▲(14.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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