KWS SAAT SE (DE:KWS)
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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€53.50 - €76.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume940.00
Average Volume (3M)11.26K
Market Cap
€2.45B
Enterprise Value€2.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€407.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€483.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.63
Shares Outstanding33,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume13,157
30 Day Avg. Volume11,255
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-8.23
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
€84.75Price Target Upside16.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)5.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Seed Breeding BusinessKWS’s core model—breeding and commercializing proprietary seed varieties across sugar beet, corn and other crops—creates recurring, product-driven revenue and durable customer relationships. Broad crop exposure and modern-plus-conventional breeding sustain a multiyear pipeline and barriers to entry via IP and farmer switching costs.
Improving Profitability And MarginsSustained improvement in gross and net margins indicates better cost management and stronger pricing for premium varieties. Higher margins enhance internal cash generation capacity, support continued R&D investment in breeding pipelines, and make earnings more resilient to cyclical crop price swings over the medium term.
Reduced Leverage And Stronger ROE TrendLower leverage and rising ROE strengthen financial flexibility to fund R&D, capacity and selective M&A without overreliance on debt. This balance sheet improvement reduces refinancing risk through cycles and supports long-term strategic investments in breeding programs and market expansion.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow ConversionVariability in converting profits into free cash flow limits the company’s ability to consistently fund R&D, seed multiplication cycles and capital needs from operations. Structural seasonality in seed production and working capital can tighten liquidity and constrain reinvestment or shareholder returns over multiple quarters.
Recent Revenue ContractionA negative year-over-year revenue change suggests exposure to cyclical farm economics, weather or competitive displacement. Sustaining growth is critical to amortize breeding R&D and maintain market share; continued revenue weakness would pressure scale benefits and long-term product funding unless new varieties regain traction.
Operating Margin VolatilityFluctuating operating margins point to sensitivity to input costs, pricing and geographic mix, reducing predictability of earnings. For a R&D-intensive seed breeder, margin volatility complicates multi-year planning for breeding investments and may force trade-offs between margin protection and market share retention.
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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 €53.50 and its highest was €76.40 in the past 12 months.
What is KWS SAAT SE’s market cap?
KWS SAAT SE’s market cap is €2.45B.
When is KWS SAAT SE’s upcoming earnings report date?
KWS SAAT SE’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were KWS SAAT SE’s earnings last quarter?
KWS SAAT SE released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported -€1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of -€1.63 by €0.
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 1.85%. 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 -€1.63 in its last earnings report, expectations of -€1.63. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.424%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KWS SAAT SE?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KWS
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KWS SAAT Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KWS SAAT SE
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA develops, produces, and distributes seeds for farmers in Germany, rest of Europe, North and South America, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Corn, Sugarbeet, Cereals, and Vegetables segments. The Corn segment produces and distributes seed for corn, soybeans, and sunflowers. The Sugarbeet segment engages in the development, breeding, production, and distribution of diploid hybrid potatoes and sugar beet seeds. The Cereals segment breeds, produces and distributes seeds for rye, wheat, barley, and rapeseed. This segment also generates remainder from other crops, including sorghum, peas, catch crops, and oats. The Vegetables segment provides seeds for spinach, beans, carrots, and tomatoes. 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
€84.75
▲(16.41% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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