KWSAT SE KGaAXSWX:KWS 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 89.05% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KWS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 2.14 Max: 3.09
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of KWSAT SE KGaA was 3.09. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 2.14.
XSWX:KWS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.05% of 201
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs XSWX:KWS: 0.11
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
KWSAT SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
XSWX:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
KWSAT SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA. This is 98% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #22 out of 201 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.09. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.96. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 0.04 is 98% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #22 out of 201 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #22 out of 201 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.96. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 0.04 is 98% below this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 1.96, KWSAT SE KGaA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 1.96, based on 201 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 98% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.24, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 98% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.96. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 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 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.24.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (98% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: CHF53.24 vs. price of CHF66.70 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98% below the Agriculture median (#22 of 201)
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.
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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