KWSAT SE KGaAXSWX:KWS +1.28%85 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 45.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 648% above its 10-year median of 6.05. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 67.05% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. KWSAT SE KGaA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,033 Mil. KWSAT SE KGaA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,284 Mil. Therefore, KWSAT SE KGaA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KWS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.05 Med: 6.05 Max: 9.7
Current: 6.2
During the past 13 years, KWSAT SE KGaA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.70%. The lowest was 5.05%. And the median was 6.05%.
XSWX:KWS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 67.05% of 258
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs XSWX:KWS: 6.20
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
KWSAT SE KGaA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 45.23% mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 45.23% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 648% above median its historical median of 6.05. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.05 to 9.70. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #85 out of 258 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 45.23% is 648% above median its 10-year median of 6.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.05 to a high of 9.70. The Agriculture industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 45.23% is 1194.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #85 out of 258 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #85 out of 258 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts KWSAT SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 45.23% is 1194.1% above this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.05 to 9.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.05 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Agriculture company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Agriculture companies is 3.50, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 45.23% is 1194.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 45.23%, which is 648% above median its own 10-year median of 6.05. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 45.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.24, compared to a current price of CHF63.20 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 45.23%, which is 648% above median its 10-year median of 6.05 and 1194.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 3.50. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 45.23% 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 CHF63.20 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.24.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 45.23% (648% above median its 10-year median of 6.05)
GF Value™: CHF53.24 vs. price of CHF63.20 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1194.1% above the Agriculture median (#85 of 258)
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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