KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) has net assets worth €1.49 Billion EUR (≈ $1.74 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.61 Billion ≈ $3.05 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€1.12 Billion ≈ $1.31 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.49 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 57.09% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 29.86% |
| 5-Year Change | 40.77% |
| 10-Year Change | 89.51% |
| Growth Volatility | 825.68 |
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA - Net Assets Trend (2007–2024)
This chart illustrates how KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (2007–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA from 2007 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see KWS company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | €1.40 Billion ≈ $1.64 Billion |
+8.43% |
| 2023-06-30 | €1.29 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
+3.62% |
| 2022-06-30 | €1.25 Billion ≈ $1.46 Billion |
+18.24% |
| 2021-06-30 | €1.05 Billion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
+5.95% |
| 2020-06-30 | €994.50 Million ≈ $1.16 Billion |
+3.21% |
| 2019-06-30 | €963.55 Million ≈ $1.13 Billion |
+9.27% |
| 2018-06-30 | €881.78 Million ≈ $1.03 Billion |
+5.35% |
| 2017-06-30 | €837.00 Million ≈ $978.54 Million |
+8.99% |
| 2016-06-30 | €767.96 Million ≈ $897.82 Million |
+3.96% |
| 2015-06-30 | €738.72 Million ≈ $863.64 Million |
+15.83% |
| 2014-06-30 | €637.77 Million ≈ $745.62 Million |
+3107.85% |
| 2009-06-30 | €19.88 Million ≈ $23.24 Million |
-26.72% |
| 2008-06-30 | €27.13 Million ≈ $31.72 Million |
+64.61% |
| 2007-06-30 | €16.48 Million ≈ $19.27 Million |
-- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 13955.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €1.30 Billion | 92.53% |
| Other Components | €104.53 Million | 7.47% |
| Total Equity | €1.40 Billion | 100.00% |
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Fabege AB
ST:FABG
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
Veidekke ASA
OL:VEI
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
Shanghai DZH Ltd
SHG:601519
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
Werner Enterprises Inc
NASDAQ:WERN
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
Jiangsu HHCK Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688535
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
CN LGY.PWR.GR.UNSP.ADR/10
F:6WX0
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
Koninklijke BAM Groep NV
AS:BAMNB
|
$2.58 Billion |
|
MAG Silver Corp
TO:MAG
|
$2.58 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,291,075,000 to 1,399,914,000, a change of 108,839,000 (8.4%).
- Net income of 130,830,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 29,700,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €130.83 Million | +9.35% |
| Dividends Paid | €29.70 Million | -2.12% |
| Other Changes | €7.71 Million | +0.55% |
| Total Change | €- | 8.43% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.62x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.72x to 1.62x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | €25.29 | €68.70 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | €26.64 | €68.70 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | €29.12 | €68.70 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | €30.13 | €68.70 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | €31.93 | €68.70 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | €37.75 | €68.70 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | €39.12 | €68.70 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | €42.42 | €68.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.35%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 7.80%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.57x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.11x
- Recent ROE (9.35%) is above the historical average (6.72%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 27.29% | 90.50% | 0.30x | 1.02x | €2.85 Million |
| 2008 | -17.10% | -109.96% | 0.15x | 1.00x | €-7.35 Million |
| 2009 | -32.52% | -1478.21% | 0.02x | 1.01x | €-8.45 Million |
| 2014 | 12.25% | 8.35% | 0.79x | 1.85x | €14.15 Million |
| 2015 | 11.31% | 8.39% | 0.74x | 1.83x | €9.61 Million |
| 2016 | 11.14% | 8.22% | 0.72x | 1.88x | €8.71 Million |
| 2017 | 11.69% | 9.07% | 0.72x | 1.79x | €14.10 Million |
| 2018 | 11.32% | 9.32% | 0.70x | 1.73x | €11.62 Million |
| 2019 | 10.84% | 9.35% | 0.53x | 2.20x | €8.05 Million |
| 2020 | 9.59% | 7.43% | 0.57x | 2.25x | €-4.11 Million |
| 2021 | 10.50% | 8.44% | 0.55x | 2.26x | €5.24 Million |
| 2022 | 8.65% | 7.00% | 0.58x | 2.13x | €-16.83 Million |
| 2023 | 9.84% | 6.98% | 0.66x | 2.13x | €-2.12 Million |
| 2024 | 9.35% | 7.80% | 0.57x | 2.11x | €-9.16 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $2,644,414,180
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -8.09%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) | €1.49 Billion | 27.29% | 0.75x | $2.58 Billion |
| BIOCERES CROP SOL. (0G4) | $295.22 Million | -18.77% | 1.59x | $25.14 Million |
| Highfield Resources Ltd (23H) | $138.54 Million | -4.84% | 0.02x | $9.01 Million |
| Origin Agritech Ltd (39O1) | $-58.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.10 Million |
| Origin Agritech Limited (39O1) | $-15.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $10.55 Million |
| EMMERSON PLC O.N. (4UM) | $22.56 Million | -12.31% | 0.08x | $21.87 Million |
| HARVEST MINERALS LTD (7HM) | $9.71 Million | 2.04% | 0.11x | $251.58K |
| ITAFOS INC. ON (82E) | $258.73 Million | 1.49% | 1.27x | $323.34 Million |
| CHINA GREEN AGRIC.DL-001 (GR0A) | $134.77 Million | -72.99% | 0.45x | $9.62 Million |
| China BlueChemical Ltd (H1Q) | $16.91 Billion | 8.85% | 0.27x | $491.33 Million |
| YARA INTL ASA ADR NK170 (IU20) | $8.74 Billion | 15.65% | 0.96x | $10.39 Billion |
About KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA breeds, produces, and distributes seeds for agriculture. It operates through four segments: Sugarbeet, Corn, Cereals, and Vegetables. The Corn segment breeds, produces, and distributes seed for corn, soybeans, and sunflowers. The Sugarbeet segment engages in the development, breeding, production, and development of diploid hybrid potatoes and sugar beet seeds. The Cereals s… Read more