KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 8.90% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:KWS KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA XSWX:KWS
82 GF Score
Price CHF66.70
GF Value CHF54.21
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What is KWSAT SE KGaA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

KWSAT SE KGaA XSWX:KWS 82 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF54.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

KWSAT SE KGaA's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF11.25.

During the past 12 months, KWSAT SE KGaA's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of KWSAT SE KGaA was 22.60% per year. The lowest was -38.90% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.


KWSAT SE KGaA  (XSWX:KWS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


KWSAT SE KGaA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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KWSAT SE KGaA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.90% mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.90% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90%. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CTVA and CF?
KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.90% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Agriculture company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. KWSAT SE KGaA's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.90%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90%. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90% 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:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 8.90%
  • GF Value™: CHF54.21 vs. price of CHF66.70 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 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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