KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA/€KWS
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About KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a company in the agricultural sector, primarily focused on plant breeding and seed production. Founded in 1856 and headquartered in Einbeck, Germany, the company specializes in developing high-yield seeds for a variety of crops including sugar beets, corn, cereals, and vegetables. With a substantial research and development focus, KWS invests heavily in innovation to improve crop performance and sustainability. Its operations span globally, impacting agricultural markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. KWS's strategic positioning is strengthened by its emphasis on genetic research and tailored agricultural solutions to meet the specific needs of different climates and regions.
- Ticker
- €KWS
- Sector
- Consumer Essentials
- Primary listing
- XETRA
- Employees
- 4,889
- Headquarters
- Einbeck, Germany
- Website
- www.kws.com
KWS Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.2B
13.85
€4.87
0.33
€1.25
1.85%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2.2B
Beta
0.33
52-week high
€80.20
52-week low
€62.20
Average daily volume
11K
Dividend rate
€1.25
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.338
Quick ratio
1.601
Long term debt to equity
0.166
Total debt to equity
0.264
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
25.65%
Interest coverage (TTM)
14.49%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
290.64
Gross margin (TTM)
61.21%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.89%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.58%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
34.03%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€330,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.65%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.51%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.85
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.369
Price to book
1.29
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.64
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
32.752
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.05%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.061
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.85%
Forward dividend yield
1.85%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-2.97%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-31.95%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.74%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.61%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.19%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.55%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
13.04%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.04%
What the Analysts think about KWS
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
KWS held comparable sugarbeet sales almost flat despite a roughly 10% fall in global acreage, and its higher-value CONVISO SMART and CR+ products rose to 63% of segment sales. This shows the strength of its leading position and product mix in a difficult market. (KWS SAAT)
Management expects about 3% organic sales growth in 2026/27 if agricultural markets recover, with stronger sugar prices potentially supporting a recovery in beet acreage. KWS also reported 35% growth in sunflower seed sales, a smaller business that could add another growth stream. (KWS SAAT)
KWS generated €122.5 million of free cash flow and cut net debt to €8.7 million in 2025/26, giving it more room to fund research and development. It also proposed a higher dividend of €1.30 per share. (KWS SAAT)
Underlying profitability weakened: adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 19.3% from 20.4%, while the reported figure included a €29 million gain from a licence sale. The lower gross margin and one-off boost make the headline earnings improvement less convincing. (KWS SAAT)
Sales fell 3% in 2025/26, with comparable sales down 1% as sugarbeet and corn acreage contracted. The next-year growth target depends on an agricultural market recovery, so continued weak farmer economics could delay the expected rebound. (KWS SAAT)
Vegetables remains a drag: sales fell 6.4% to €67.5 million and the segment posted a €25.8 million EBITDA loss. KWS plans further investment in the business, so losses may persist before the expansion pays off. (KWS SAAT)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 20 Oct 2026.
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Funds containing KWS
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | €KWS weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.05% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.05% |
Vanguard Germany All Cap£VGER | €258M | 0.04% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML | $9B | 0.01% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap€IUSN | $9B | 0.01% |
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