KWSAT SE KGaA (XTER:KWS) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 33 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


XTER:KWS KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA XTER:KWS
78 GF Score
Price €66.40
GF Value €59.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KWSAT SE KGaA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

KWSAT SE KGaA XTER:KWS 78 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:KWS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. KWSAT SE KGaA's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33 Mil.


KWSAT SE KGaA  (XTER:KWS) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


KWSAT SE KGaA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


KWSAT SE KGaA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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KWSAT SE KGaA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

KWSAT SE KGaA Annual Data
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KWSAT SE KGaA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 33 Mil mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XTER:KWS) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 33 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CTVA and CF?
KWSAT SE KGaA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 33 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Agriculture company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. KWSAT SE KGaA's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil. 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 €59.44, compared to a current price of €66.40 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWSAT SE KGaA (XTER:KWS), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil 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 (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 €59.44. GuruFocus considers KWSAT SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:KWS:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 33 Mil
  • GF Value™: €59.44 vs. price of €66.40 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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.


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.
78GF Score

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