K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) EBIT: CHF-1,473 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is K+S AG EBIT?

K+S AG XSWX:SDF 72 EBIT is CHF-1,473 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SDF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

K+S AG's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-123 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,473 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. K+S AG's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.04%. K+S AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.94%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. K+S AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -69.36%.

K+S AG  (XSWX:SDF) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

K+S AG's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-439.796 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6341.514 + 6153.227)/ 2 )
=-439.796/6247.3705
=-7.04 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7183.298 - 302.803 - ( 538.981 - max(0, 590.863 - 2028.083+538.981))
=6341.514

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6938.343 - 240.65 - ( 544.466 - max(0, 575.321 - 2100.498+544.466))
=6153.227

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

K+S AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-493.312/( ( (4752.939 + max(898.239, 0)) + (4408.152 + max(980.711, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-493.312/( ( 5651.178 + 5388.863 )/ 2 )
=-493.312/5520.0205
=-8.94 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(677.832 + 655.53 + 155.74) - (302.803 + 0 + 288.06)
=898.239

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(742.702 + 668.067 + 145.263) - (240.65 + 0 + 334.671)
=980.711

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

K+S AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1473.182/2123.914
=-69.36 %

* 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.

K+S AG EBIT Related Terms

K+S AG EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K+S AG's EBIT 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.

K+S AG EBIT Chart

K+S AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,651.44 2,134.59 331.68 -74.22 -1,225.86

K+S AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:SDF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: EBIT Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S AG's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.

K+S AG EV-to-EBIT vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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K+S AG EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 CHF-1,473 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of CHF-1,473 Mil mean?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a EBIT of CHF-1,473 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on K+S AG.
Is K+S AG's EBIT too high?
K+S AG's current EBIT is CHF-1,473 Mil. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's EBIT compare to CTVA and CF?
K+S AG's EBIT of CHF-1,473 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 EBIT for an Agriculture company?
A good EBIT depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on K+S AG. K+S AG's current EBIT is CHF-1,473 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a current EBIT of CHF-1,473 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.43, compared to a current price of CHF12.67 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is CHF-1,473 Mil. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K+S AG (XSWX:SDF), the current EBIT is CHF-1,473 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 K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF12.67 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.43.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDF:

  • EBIT: CHF-1,473 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF12.43 vs. price of CHF12.67 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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

K+S AG Business Description

Address Bertha-von-Suttner-Strasse 7, Kassel, DEU, 34131
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
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