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
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KNKZF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $1.49 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KNKZF) has net assets worth $1.49 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) and total liabilities ($1.12 Billion). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.49 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 57.09% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.64% |
| 5-Year Change | 51.99% |
| 10-Year Change | 108.54% |
| Growth Volatility | 5.27 |
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA from 2005 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | $1.60 Billion | +14.40% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.40 Billion | +8.43% |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.29 Billion | +3.62% |
| 2022-06-30 | $1.25 Billion | +18.24% |
| 2021-06-30 | $1.05 Billion | +5.95% |
| 2020-06-30 | $994.50 Million | +3.21% |
| 2019-06-30 | $963.55 Million | +9.27% |
| 2018-06-30 | $881.78 Million | +5.35% |
| 2017-06-30 | $837.00 Million | +8.99% |
| 2016-06-30 | $767.96 Million | +3.96% |
| 2015-06-30 | $738.72 Million | +15.83% |
| 2014-06-30 | $637.78 Million | -4.46% |
| 2013-06-30 | $667.53 Million | +10.68% |
| 2012-06-30 | $603.10 Million | +13.74% |
| 2011-06-30 | $530.26 Million | +7.57% |
| 2010-06-30 | $492.95 Million | +13.46% |
| 2009-06-30 | $434.49 Million | +9.16% |
| 2008-06-30 | $398.02 Million | +15.02% |
| 2007-06-30 | $346.05 Million | +8.36% |
| 2006-06-30 | $319.34 Million | +4.54% |
| 2005-06-30 | $305.47 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 4357.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.50 Billion | 93.47% |
| Common Stock | $99.00 Million | 6.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $5.53 Million | 0.35% |
| Other Components | $1.00 | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | $1.60 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 |
|---|---|
|
Naruida Technology Co. Ltd. Cl A
SHG:688522
|
$605.85 Million |
|
Cullinan Oncology LLC
NASDAQ:CGEM
|
$605.86 Million |
|
MD Pictures Tbk PT
JK:FILM
|
$605.87 Million |
|
Peab AB (publ)
ST:PEAB-B
|
$606.11 Million |
|
Boozt AB (publ)
PINK:BZTAF
|
$605.80 Million |
|
Guangdong Cellwise Microelectronics Co. Ltd.
SHG:688325
|
$605.77 Million |
|
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
NYSE:RGR
|
$605.75 Million |
|
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA
NYSE:AMBP
|
$605.72 Million |
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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,399,914,000 to 1,601,531,000, a change of 201,617,000 (14.4%).
- Net income of 236,346,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 33,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 101,969,999.
- Other factors decreased equity by 103,698,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $236.35 Million | +14.76% |
| Dividends Paid | $33.00 Million | -2.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $101.97 Million | +6.37% |
| Other Changes | $-103.70 Million | -6.47% |
| Total Change | $- | 14.40% |
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: 1.24x
- 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 6.48x to 1.24x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-30 | $9.26 | $60.00 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | $9.68 | $60.00 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | $10.49 | $60.00 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | $11.43 | $60.00 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | $12.64 | $60.00 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | $14.37 | $60.00 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | $15.43 | $60.00 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | $17.53 | $60.00 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | $19.25 | $60.00 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | $19.08 | $60.00 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | $22.15 | $60.00 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | $23.20 | $60.00 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | $25.29 | $60.00 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | $26.67 | $60.00 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | $29.12 | $60.00 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | $30.13 | $60.00 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | $31.93 | $60.00 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | $37.75 | $60.00 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | $39.12 | $60.00 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | $42.42 | $60.00 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | $48.52 | $60.00 | 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): 14.76%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 14.10%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.63x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.67x
- Recent ROE (14.76%) is above the historical average (11.81%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14.47% | 9.11% | 0.89x | 1.78x | $16.84 Million |
| 2009 | 12.01% | 6.99% | 0.95x | 1.81x | $8.39 Million |
| 2010 | 10.85% | 6.82% | 0.88x | 1.81x | $4.04 Million |
| 2011 | 14.32% | 8.53% | 0.95x | 1.77x | $22.00 Million |
| 2012 | 15.84% | 9.29% | 0.90x | 1.89x | $33.79 Million |
| 2013 | 13.83% | 7.66% | 0.95x | 1.91x | $24.35 Million |
| 2014 | 12.25% | 6.55% | 0.93x | 2.01x | $14.15 Million |
| 2015 | 11.31% | 8.39% | 0.73x | 1.85x | $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% | 8.46% | 0.55x | 2.13x | $-2.12 Million |
| 2024 | 9.35% | 7.80% | 0.57x | 2.11x | $-9.16 Million |
| 2025 | 14.76% | 14.10% | 0.63x | 1.67x | $76.19 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: $1,234,454,915
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -88.72%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KNKZF) | $1.49 Billion | 14.47% | 0.75x | $605.80 Million |
| Argo Living Soils Corp (ARLSF) | $117.11K | -241.15% | 0.57x | $4.77 Million |
| American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) | $282.36 Million | 4.53% | 0.52x | $93.02 Million |
| Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc (BEVVF) | $1.82 Million | -170.52% | 0.16x | $47.51K |
| Benson Hill, Inc. Common Stock (BHIL) | $86.04 Million | -134.02% | 2.19x | $178.85K |
| BHILW (BHILW) | $86.04 Million | -134.02% | 2.19x | $286.16K |
| Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp (BIOX) | $351.38 Million | 0.92% | 1.43x | $16.37 Million |
| CO2 Gro Inc (BLONF) | $577.93K | -224.34% | 1.65x | $154.65K |
| China BlueChemical Ltd (CBLUF) | $7.05 Billion | 23.77% | 0.29x | $484.41 Million |
| CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF) | $4.39 Billion | 15.96% | 1.90x | $15.33 Billion |
| China Green Agriculture Inc (CGA) | $100.10 Million | -28.38% | 0.63x | $14.93 Million |