KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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XSWX:KWS KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA XSWX:KWS
78 GF Score
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What is KWSAT SE KGaA Financial Strength?

KWSAT SE KGaA XSWX:KWS 78 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.89. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

KWSAT SE KGaA has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate KWSAT SE KGaA's interest coverage with the available data. KWSAT SE KGaA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02. As of today, KWSAT SE KGaA's Altman Z-Score is 2.30.


KWSAT SE KGaA  (XSWX:KWS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

KWSAT SE KGaA has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


KWSAT SE KGaA Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength falls into.


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KWSAT SE KGaA Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

KWSAT SE KGaA's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF371 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF37 Mil.

KWSAT SE KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate KWSAT SE KGaA's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

KWSAT SE KGaA's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(14.29 + 36.953) / 3412.424
=0.02

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

KWSAT SE KGaA has a Z-score of 2.30, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that KWSAT SE KGaA is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.3 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 9 mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Financial Strength of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength compare to CTVA and CF?
KWSAT SE KGaA's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 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 Financial Strength for an Agriculture company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength of 9. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.89, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 CHF66.70 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.89.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF53.89 vs. price of CHF66.70 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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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