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KWS Stock Chart & Stats
€72.80
€0.10(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€72.80
€0.10(0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€61.10 - €80.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume940.00
Average Volume (3M)11.26K
Market Cap
€2.41B
Enterprise Value€2.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€350.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€539.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Sep 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.83
Shares Outstanding33,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume13,157
30 Day Avg. Volume11,255
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-8.97
Price to Book (P/B)2.15
Price to Sales (P/S)2.05
P/FCF Ratio29.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€78.00Price Target Upside7.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability / MarginsConsistently high gross margins (~61–63%) and an EBIT margin around 16.5% indicate durable pricing power from proprietary genetics and efficient seed production. Sustainable margins provide a buffer in agricultural cycles and fund ongoing R&D and breeding investments over multiple seasons.
Balance Sheet StrengthMaterial deleveraging to a ~0.30 debt-to-equity and growing equity (~1.78B TTM) improve financial flexibility. A de-risked balance sheet allows durable funding for seed multiplication, R&D, and weathering cyclical agricultural downturns without immediate recourse to dilutive financing.
Revenue Growth MomentumA meaningful TTM revenue re-acceleration (+60% vs prior) after flat prior years suggests renewed product adoption or geographic expansion. Sustained top-line recovery supports scale economies in seed production and increases optionality for licensing and recurring royalty streams.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash generation is thin relative to reported earnings (OCF/net income ~0.14, OCF ~121M), indicating potential working capital drag or non-cash accounting items. Poor cash conversion limits the company’s ability to fund capex, R&D and dividends sustainably without using balance sheet capacity.
Earnings Volatility & ROE PressureDeclining net margin (14.1% to ~9.0%) and a drop in ROE (~14.8% to ~9.4%) point to below-the-line pressures or episodic items that reduce shareholder returns. Persistent volatility in profitability can weaken reinvestment efficiency and make long-term earnings less predictable for capital allocation.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow Track RecordA sharply falling FCF (-58.9% growth) combined with previously thin free cash flow in prior years signals an inconsistent cash profile. Recurring weak FCF undermines strategic optionality—constraining sustained R&D investment, seed multiplication capacity, and shareholder returns during adverse cycles.
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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 €61.10 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 €2.41B.
When is KWS SAAT SE’s upcoming earnings report date?
KWS SAAT SE’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 23, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were KWS SAAT SE’s earnings last quarter?
KWS SAAT SE released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported €8.6 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 1.72%. 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 €8.6 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.308%.
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?
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KWS SAAT Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€78.00 (7.14% Upside)
€78.00 (7.14% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.80%
Trailing 12-Months
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
€78.00
▲(7.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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