KWSAT SE KGaAXTER:KWS 78 PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates XTER:KWS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 59.84% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), KWSAT SE KGaA's share price is €66.40. KWSAT SE KGaA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €53.90. Hence, KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio of today is 1.23.
Good Sign:
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA stock PB Ratio (=1.24) is close to 1-year low of 1.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:KWS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 2.11 Max: 3.37
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, KWSAT SE KGaA's highest PB Ratio was 3.37. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 2.11.
XTER:KWS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.84% of 249
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.53
vs XTER:KWS: 1.24
During the past 12 months, KWSAT SE KGaA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of KWSAT SE KGaA was 11.10% per year. The lowest was 6.00% per year. And the median was 9.05% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
KWSAT SE KGaA PB Ratio Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
KWSAT SE KGaA (XTER:KWS) has a PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #100 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.37. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.53. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 1.23 is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #100 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #100 out of 249 companies for PB Ratio. This puts KWSAT SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.53. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 1.23 is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.53, 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 PB Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.53, based on 249 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 19.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.11. 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 (XTER:KWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.42, compared to a current price of €66.40 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 19.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.53. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XTER:KWS), the current PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jun. 25, 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 (XTER:KWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.40 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.42.
GuruFocus considers KWSAT SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:KWS:
PB Ratio: 1.23 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: €59.42 vs. price of €66.40 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% below the Agriculture median (#100 of 249)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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