KWSAT SE KGaAXSWX:KWS 79 ROA % is 39.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 647% above its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.31. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks better than 63.22% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. KWSAT SE KGaA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,033 Mil.
KWSAT SE KGaA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,625 Mil. Therefore, KWSAT SE KGaA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KWS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.29 Med: 5.27 Max: 8.39
Current: 5.38
During the past 13 years, KWSAT SE KGaA's highest ROA % was 8.39%. The lowest was 4.29%. And the median was 5.27%.
XSWX:KWS's ROA % is ranked better than 63.22% of 261
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs XSWX:KWS: 5.38
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
KWSAT SE KGaA ROA % Related Terms
KWSAT SE KGaA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a ROA % of 39.36% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 647% above median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % has ranged from 4.29 to 8.39. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #96 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current ROA % of 39.36% is 647% above median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.29 to a high of 8.39. The Agriculture industry median ROA % is 3.11. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 39.36% is 1165.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #96 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's ROA % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #96 out of 261 companies for ROA %. This puts KWSAT SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.11. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 39.36% is 1165.6% above this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own ROA % has ranged from 4.29 to 8.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 3.11, 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 ROA % for an Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.11, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWSAT SE KGaA's current ROA % of 39.36% is 1165.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current ROA % is 39.36%, which is 647% above median its own 10-year median of 5.27. 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 ROA % of 39.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.31, compared to a current price of CHF62.40 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 39.36%, which is 647% above median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 1165.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 3.11. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current ROA % is 39.36% 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 CHF62.40 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.31.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:
ROA %: 39.36% (647% above median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: CHF55.31 vs. price of CHF62.40 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1165.6% above the Agriculture median (#96 of 261)
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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