K+S Aktiengesellschaft

XTRA:SDF Stock Report

Market Cap: €2.0b

K+S Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 4/6

K+S has a total shareholder equity of €6.2B and total debt of €511.2M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 8.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €9.3B and €3.1B respectively. K+S's EBIT is €90.3M making its interest coverage ratio 2.5. It has cash and short-term investments of €560.5M.

Key information

8.2%

Debt to equity ratio

€511.20m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio2.5x
Cash€560.50m
Equity€6.25b
Total liabilities€3.05b
Total assets€9.30b

Recent financial health updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Nov 07
Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

K+S (ETR:SDF) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jul 31
K+S (ETR:SDF) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

We Think K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Dec 18
We Think K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Is K+S (ETR:SDF) A Risky Investment?

Jul 22
Is K+S (ETR:SDF) A Risky Investment?

Recent updates

Should You Think About Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Now?

Dec 18
Should You Think About Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Now?

The K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Nov 17
The K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

We Think You Can Look Beyond K+S' (ETR:SDF) Lackluster Earnings

Aug 21
We Think You Can Look Beyond K+S' (ETR:SDF) Lackluster Earnings

Analysts Are Updating Their K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Estimates After Its Half-Year Results

Aug 17
Analysts Are Updating Their K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Estimates After Its Half-Year Results

K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Apr 27
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Is There Now An Opportunity In K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

Apr 05
Is There Now An Opportunity In K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

Dec 28
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price

Dec 07
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price

Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Nov 07
Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Should You Investigate K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) At €17.62?

Sep 20
Should You Investigate K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) At €17.62?

K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price

Aug 21
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price

K+S (ETR:SDF) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jul 31
K+S (ETR:SDF) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

At €16.16, Is It Time To Put K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) On Your Watch List?

May 28
At €16.16, Is It Time To Put K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) On Your Watch List?

These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

K+S' (ETR:SDF) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.00

Apr 05
K+S' (ETR:SDF) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.00

Is There An Opportunity With K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) 32% Undervaluation?

Mar 16
Is There An Opportunity With K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) 32% Undervaluation?

Is It Time To Consider Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

Feb 25
Is It Time To Consider Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

We Think K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Dec 18
We Think K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

Nov 27
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

Is K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Trading At A 42% Discount?

Oct 31
Is K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Trading At A 42% Discount?

Should You Investigate K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) At €23.88?

Aug 27
Should You Investigate K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) At €23.88?

Is K+S (ETR:SDF) A Risky Investment?

Jul 22
Is K+S (ETR:SDF) A Risky Investment?

Analysts Are Betting On K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) With A Big Upgrade This Week

May 13
Analysts Are Betting On K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) With A Big Upgrade This Week

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

May 08
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?

Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Apr 11
Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

K+S (ETR:SDF) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Dec 25
K+S (ETR:SDF) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: SDF's short term assets (€2.2B) exceed its short term liabilities (€676.8M).

Long Term Liabilities: SDF's short term assets (€2.2B) do not cover its long term liabilities (€2.4B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: SDF has more cash than its total debt.

Reducing Debt: SDF's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 71.1% to 8.2% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: SDF's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (128.3%).

Interest Coverage: SDF's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.5x coverage).

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/17 12:52
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/17 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

K+S Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 55 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Stephen WilderAlliance Global Partners
Martin SchneeAlphaValue
Andrew BensonAuerbach Grayson