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
Primary listing
XETRA
Employees
4,887
Headquarters
Website
KWS Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.1B
8.28
€7.75
0.50
€1.00
1.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2.1B
Beta
0.5
52-week high
€66.50
52-week low
€50.30
Average daily volume
3K
Dividend rate
€1.00
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.601
Quick ratio
1.829
Long term debt to equity
25.458
Total debt to equity
29.322
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
11.75%
Interest coverage (TTM)
19.51%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
347.32
Gross margin (TTM)
62.55%
Net profit margin (TTM)
14.45%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.85%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.82%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€340,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.57%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.55%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
8.283
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.4
Price to book
1.24
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.59
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.67
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.38%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.097
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.56%
Forward dividend yield
1.56%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.06%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
66.68%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.59%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.49%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
32.64%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.04%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.24%
Bulls say / Bears say
Net debt dropped to €343.5 million in the first half of 2025, down from €798.4 million in the prior-year period, after the sale of the South American corn and sorghum business. This reduced leverage to about 0.5 times EBITDA (Reuters).
Free cash flow turned positive at €95 million in the first half of 2025, compared to a €180 million outflow in the first half of 2024, marking a significant improvement in operational cash generation (Reuters).
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance for 2–4% organic net sales growth and an adjusted EBIT margin between 14–16%, reflecting management’s confidence in the resilience of its seed business despite sector volatility (Reuters).
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA stock?
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) has a market cap of €2.1B as of September 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) stock is 8.28 as of September 05, 2025.
Does KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA stock pay dividends?
Yes, the KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 05, 2025, the dividend rate is €1 and the yield is 1.56%. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA has a payout ratio of 11.75% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA dividend payment date?
The next KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA?
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) has a beta rating of 0.5. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.