K+S AG/€SDF
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About K+S AG
K+S AG is a German company that operates in the chemicals industry, primarily focusing on producing and marketing potash and salt products. With its headquarters located in Kassel, Germany, the company provides a range of products essential for agriculture and industrial applications, including fertilizers, de-icing salt, and food-grade salt. Founded in 1889, K+S AG has a significant historical presence and has expanded its operations globally. Its strategic positioning is strengthened by its extensive experience in mining and a broad network of distribution channels across Europe and North America. K+S AG leverages its expertise to address diverse market demands, maintaining a robust supply chain to support its international customer base.
- Ticker
- €SDF
- Sector
- Materials
- Primary listing
- XETRA
- Employees
- 11,148
- Headquarters
- Kassel, Germany
- Website
- www.kpluss.com
K+S AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.9B
2.77
€5.91
0.23
€0.07
0.43%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2.9B
Beta
0.23
52-week high
€18.65
52-week low
€10.42
Average daily volume
1.2M
Dividend rate
€0.07
Financial strength
Current ratio
4.251
Quick ratio
2.696
Long term debt to equity
0.176
Total debt to equity
0.185
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
1.25%
Interest coverage (TTM)
27.79%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,518.2
Gross margin (TTM)
38.99%
Net profit margin (TTM)
27.58%
Operating margin (TTM)
30.88%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
7.45%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€350,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.43%
Return on equity (TTM)
21.96%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
2.773
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.762
Price to book
0.55
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.56
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.913
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.23%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.53
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.43%
Forward dividend yield
0.43%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.18%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-161.21%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-8.16%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.37%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.61%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.53%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-58.79%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-24.41%
Bulls say / Bears say
K+S lifted its 2026 operating EBITDA guidance to €680–760 million and raised its free cash flow forecast to a positive mid- to high-double-digit million-euro range after a stronger-than-expected Q2 performance, marking the second outlook upgrade of the year (Reuters)
The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of €978 million, 6 percent above consensus estimates, driven by higher potash production volumes and robust salt demand (Reuters)
K+S agreed to acquire Qemetica’s salt business for €350–380 million, adding sites that generated about €125 million in 2025 revenues and nearly €50 million in EBITDA, strengthening its European salt portfolio and diversifying specialty offerings (Reuters)
Adjusted free cash flow fell below market forecasts in H1 2026, reaching €101 million versus the last Vara estimate of €119 million, highlighting cash conversion lag despite improved earnings (K+S AG)
Major strategic projects such as the €600 million Werra 2060 renovation and the Bethune plant expansion are capital-intensive, potentially straining mid-term cash flows and delaying returns amidst market volatility (K+S AG)
Net financial position swung to a net debt of €73.5 million as of June 30, 2026 from a net asset position of €41.1 million at December 31, 2025 after issuing €320 million of convertible bonds, increasing leverage and interest obligations (FinancialFilings)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 Aug 2026.
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Funds containing K+S AG
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | €SDF weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares MDAX€EXS3 | €1.5B | 1.74% |
iShares MDAX€EXID | €34M | 1.71% |
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals€EXV7 | €104M | 1.33% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.20% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.20% |
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