The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KWSAT SE KGaA was 63.07%. The lowest was 53.62%. And the median was 57.68%.
XSWX:KWS's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 24.775 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
KWSAT SE KGaA had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KWSAT SE KGaA was 2.70% per year.
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
KWSAT SE KGaA had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
KWSAT SE KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.62 to 63.07. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #999999 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.62 to a high of 63.07. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #999999 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #999999 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.62 to 63.07 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.31, compared to a current price of CHF62.40 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 CHF62.40 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.31.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: CHF55.31 vs. price of CHF62.40 (12.8% above fair value)
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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