KWSAT SE KGaAKNKZF -5.74%80 Operating Margin % is 43.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 272% above its 10-year median of 11.70. GuruFocus rates KNKZF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 95.62% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $471 Mil. KWSAT SE KGaA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,084 Mil. Therefore, KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.51%.
Good Sign:
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KNKZF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.34 Med: 11.7 Max: 32.33
Current: 32.33
KNKZF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.62% of 251
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs KNKZF: 32.33
KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
KWSAT SE KGaA (OTCPK:KNKZF) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
KWSAT SE KGaA Operating Margin % Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating 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.
KNKZF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (KNKZF) has a Operating Margin % of 43.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 272% above median its historical median of 11.70. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.34 to 32.33. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #11 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 43.51% is 272% above median its 10-year median of 11.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.34 to a high of 32.33. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 43.51% is 543.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #11 out of 251 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #11 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 43.51% is 543.6% above this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.34 to 32.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.70 vs. the industry median of 6.76, KWSAT SE KGaA has consistently been above 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 Operating Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 43.51% is 543.6% above 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Operating Margin % is 43.51%, which is 272% above median its own 10-year median of 11.70. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA (KNKZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.53, compared to a current price of $84.83 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 43.51%, which is 272% above median its 10-year median of 11.70 and 543.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.76. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (KNKZF), the current Operating Margin % is 43.51% 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 (KNKZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.83 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $71.53.
GuruFocus considers KWSAT SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KNKZF:
Operating Margin %: 43.51% (272% above median its 10-year median of 11.70)
GF Value™: $71.53 vs. price of $84.83 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 543.6% above the Agriculture median (#11 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNKZF 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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