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KWSAT SE KGaAXSWX:KWS 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.21 as of Jul. 15, 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 211 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 86.73% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, KWSAT SE KGaA's enterprise value is CHF1,982 Mil.
KWSAT SE KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF470 Mil. Therefore, KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KWS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.19 Med: 12.1 Max: 21.42
Current: 4.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of KWSAT SE KGaA was 21.42. The lowest was -5.19. And the median was 12.10.
XSWX:KWS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.73% of 211
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs XSWX:KWS: 4.18
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
KWSAT SE KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
KWSAT SE KGaA's share price for today is CHF66.70.
KWSAT SE KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 CHF4.066.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Enterprise Value is CHF1,982 Mil.
KWSAT SE KGaA's EBITDA 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 (XSWX:KWS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.21 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA. This is 65% below median its historical median of 12.10. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #28 out of 211 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.21 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 12.10. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.40. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 4.21 is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #28 out of 211 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-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #28 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.40. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 4.21 is 55.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 9.40, 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-EBITDA for an Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 9.40, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.21 is 55.2% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA 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-EBITDA is 4.21, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 55.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 9.40. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.21 as of Jul. 15, 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-EBITDA: 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)
Industry Position: 55.2% below the Agriculture median (#28 of 211)
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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