KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Cash Flow from Operations: CHF112 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:KWS KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA XSWX:KWS
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What is KWSAT SE KGaA Cash Flow from Operations?

KWSAT SE KGaA XSWX:KWS 78 Cash Flow from Operations is CHF112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF54.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, KWSAT SE KGaA's Net Income From Continuing Operations was CHF258 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was CHF0 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was CHF0 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was CHF0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was CHF0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was CHF0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was CHF0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was CHF-156 Mil. In all, KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF102 Mil.


KWSAT SE KGaA  (XSWX:KWS) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

KWSAT SE KGaA's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF258 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

KWSAT SE KGaA's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

KWSAT SE KGaA's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. It means KWSAT SE KGaA's working capital {id_Q12} from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

KWSAT SE KGaA's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

KWSAT SE KGaA's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

KWSAT SE KGaA's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

KWSAT SE KGaA's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

KWSAT SE KGaA's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-156 Mil.


KWSAT SE KGaA Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


KWSAT SE KGaA Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KWSAT SE KGaA Cash Flow from Operations Chart

KWSAT SE KGaA Annual Data
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KWSAT SE KGaA Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF112 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF112 Mil mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF112 Mil. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations compare to CTVA and CF?
KWSAT SE KGaA's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF112 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Agriculture company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF112 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of CHF112 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF54.21, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF112 Mil. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF66.70 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF54.21.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: CHF112 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF54.21 vs. price of CHF66.70 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KWSAT SE KGaA Business Description

Address Grimsehlstrasse 31, P.O. Box 1463, Einbeck, NI, DEU, 37555
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA breeds and distributes agriculture seeds internationally. The segments of the company focus on sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, and corporates. The company works on breeding new varieties and seed multiplication to produce the results for farmers. Plants and seeds are monitored at different stages of the lifecycle to ensure high quality. Products, processes, and consulting are marketed to farmers as certain expertise is needed in different regions of the world. The company generates key revenue from Sugarbeet and Corn.
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