KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) EV-to-EBIT: 4.21 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 65% Below Median


XSWX:KWS KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA XSWX:KWS
86 GF Score
Price CHF66.70
GF Value CHF53.57
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What is KWSAT SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT?

KWSAT SE KGaA XSWX:KWS 86 EV-to-EBIT is 4.21 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.57. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 89.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, KWSAT SE KGaA's Enterprise Value is CHF1,979 Mil. KWSAT SE KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF470 Mil. Therefore, KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:KWS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.19   Med: 12.1   Max: 21.42
Current: 4.17

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of KWSAT SE KGaA was 21.42. The lowest was -5.19. And the median was 12.10.

XSWX:KWS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
89.27% of 205 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 11.89 vs XSWX:KWS: 4.17

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. KWSAT SE KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,785 Mil. KWSAT SE KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF470 Mil. KWSAT SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.36%.


KWSAT SE KGaA  (XSWX:KWS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

KWSAT SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=470.401/1784.554
=26.36 %

KWSAT SE KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,785 Mil.
KWSAT SE KGaA's 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 CHF470 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.


KWSAT SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


KWSAT SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-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.

KWSAT SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT Chart

KWSAT SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.25 15.03 12.79 8.52 9.32

KWSAT SE KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.28 9.32 4.66 4.99 4.26

XSWX:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA'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.


KWSAT SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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KWSAT SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1979.081/470.401
=4.21

KWSAT SE KGaA's current Enterprise Value is CHF1,979 Mil.
KWSAT SE KGaA's 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 CHF470 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 4.21 mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.21 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 12.10. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #22 out of 205 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.21 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 12.10. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.89. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 4.21 is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #22 out of 205 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 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #22 out of 205 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.89. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 4.21 is 64.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 11.89, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Agriculture companies is 11.89, based on 205 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.21 is 64.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.21, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 12.10. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 4.21. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.57, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.21, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 64.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 11.89. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.21 as of Jul. 13, 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 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.57.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.21 (65% below median its 10-year median of 12.10)
  • GF Value™: CHF53.57 vs. price of CHF66.70 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.6% below the Agriculture median (#22 of 205)

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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