K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -13.22% (As of Mar. 2026)


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72 GF Score
Price CHF12.67
GF Value CHF12.43
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What is K+S AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

K+S AG XSWX:SDF 72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SDF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Agriculture companies, K+S AG ranks worse than 91.6% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. K+S AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-571 Mil. K+S AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,320 Mil. Therefore, K+S AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.22%.

The historical rank and industry rank for K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:SDF' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.89   Med: 2.97   Max: 80.49
Current: -27.79

During the past 13 years, K+S AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 80.49%. The lowest was -60.89%. And the median was 2.97%.

XSWX:SDF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
91.6% of 250 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.815 vs XSWX:SDF: -27.79

K+S AG  (XSWX:SDF) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


K+S AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


K+S AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

K+S AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

K+S AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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K+S AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:SDF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.


K+S AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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K+S AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

K+S AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1003.87/( (5661.706+4447.336 )/ 2 )
=-1003.87/5054.521
=-19.86 %

K+S AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-571.224/( (4447.336+4192.714)/ 2 )
=-571.224/4320.025
=-13.22 %

* 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -13.22% mean?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -13.22% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #229 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
K+S AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.22%. Based on the distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #229 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #229 out of 250 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places K+S AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.82. 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-Equity for an Agriculture company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Agriculture companies is 7.82, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K+S AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -13.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.43, compared to a current price of CHF12.67 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.22%. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K+S AG (XSWX:SDF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -13.22% 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 K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF12.67 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.43.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDF:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -13.22%
  • GF Value™: CHF12.43 vs. price of CHF12.67 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K+S AG Business Description

Address Bertha-von-Suttner-Strasse 7, Kassel, DEU, 34131
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
72GF Score

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