KWS SAAT SE (DE:KWS)
XETRA:KWS
KWS Stock Chart & Stats
€75.00
€0.10(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€75.00
€0.10(0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€50.30 - €76.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume940.00
Average Volume (3M)11.26K
Market Cap
€2.48B
Enterprise Value€2.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€407.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€483.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.33
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 Upside13.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)5.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Proprietary Breeding & Seed PortfolioKWS's core capability is developing proprietary, high-performance seed varieties using both conventional and modern breeding. This R&D-driven model creates recurring seed sales, licensing potential and durable competitive advantage as new varieties sustain farmer loyalty and pricing power.
Improving Profitability And MarginsReported improvements in gross and net profit margins point to better cost management and product mix. Sustained margin gains support reinvestment in breeding pipelines and provide a buffer through crop cycles, enhancing long-term earnings quality and capital allocation flexibility.
Reduced Leverage And Stronger ROEAn improved debt-to-equity position and rising ROE indicate stronger financial resilience and more effective use of shareholder capital. Lower leverage enhances funding flexibility for multi-year breeding programs and reduces refinancing risk across cycles.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow ConversionUneven conversion of earnings into free cash flow limits the company's ability to sustainably fund long-duration breeding programs, capital expenditures, or dividends from operations. Reliance on uneven FCF increases need for external funding in down cycles.
Recent Revenue And EPS WeaknessNegative recent top-line and EPS growth point to demand or price pressures and earnings volatility. For a seed company with long R&D cycles, declining revenue and EPS create uncertainty around reinvestment capacity and may signal structural market headwinds in key crops.
Dependence On Regulatory/market ApprovalsKWS's commercial success depends on variety registration and market access across jurisdictions. Long registration lead times and differing regulatory regimes create structural execution risks, delaying commercialization and constraining faster geographic expansion.
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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 €50.30 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 €2.48B.
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 32 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
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:
€84.75 (13.00% Upside)
€84.75 (13.00% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €164.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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
▲(13.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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