K+S Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Christian Meyer
Chief executive officer
€2.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 34.53% |
| CEO tenure | 3.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 2.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 14
K+S Aktiengesellschaft Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts
The first-quarter results for K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) were released last week, making it a good time to...
Narrative Update • May 05
SDF: Earlier Potash Downturn Will Pressure Margins Despite Recent Rating Shifts
Analysts have raised their average price target for K+S by €0.50 to €10.00, citing a series of recent target increases from major banks and updated assumptions on fair value, discount rates and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mixed picture around K+S, with several firms adjusting price targets and at least one issuing a downgrade alongside a higher target.Narrative Update • Apr 20
SDF: Weaker Potash Demand Cycle Will Drive Margins And Earnings Downside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for K+S from €8.00 to €9.50, reflecting recent increases in Street price targets from Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan, even as some continue to highlight risks to potash demand and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mixed picture for K+S.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
SDF: Potash Cycle Pullback Risk Will Keep Shares Rangebound
The updated analyst price target for K+S edges higher to €14.64 from €14.56, as analysts factor in recent target increases from several banks, while moderating assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, and applying a slightly lower discount rate alongside a higher future P/E of 20.31x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on K+S shows a mix of optimism around valuation upside and caution around industry risks, resulting in modest price target adjustments rather than wholesale shifts in stance.Narrative Update • Mar 22
SDF: Potash Cycle Risks And Dividend Payout Suggest Shares Will Remain Rangebound
The analyst price target for K+S has shifted from €13.95 to about €14.56, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. These revisions are informed in part by recent Street research that includes a higher €14.50 target alongside a downgrade to Underperform.
Narrative Update • Mar 08
SDF: Lower Discount Rate And Firmer Margins Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have nudged their price target on K+S higher by €1.10, citing slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together support a modestly stronger valuation case. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a slightly stronger valuation stance on K+S, with the €1.10 uplift in the price target linked to refreshed views on discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 22
SDF: Higher Margins And Refined P/E Framework Will Recast This Opportunity
Analysts have lifted their price target on K+S by €1.10, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the refreshed €1.10 higher price target as a sign that updated models are more aligned with current assumptions on discount rates, revenue, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 08
SDF: Mixed Ratings Suggest Shares Will Likely Trade Within A Cautious Range
The analyst fair value estimate for K+S has increased to €13.95 from €12.61. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, as reflected in recent mixed price target changes from major banks.Narrative Update • Jan 24
SDF: Higher Forward P/E Assumptions Will Recast This Underappreciated Opportunity
The analyst price target for K+S has moved from about €20.00 to roughly €25.60 per share. Analysts point to updated fair value estimates and revised assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples as key drivers behind this change.Analysis Article • Jan 13
Does K+S (ETR:SDF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Jan 10
SDF: Lower Forward P E Assumptions Will Drive Further Downside Risk
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on K+S, with recent revisions such as €13 to €12.70 and €11 to €10. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 26
SDF: Persistent Price Cuts Will Signal Further Downside Risk Ahead
The analyst price target for K+S has been revised modestly lower, to a range of about EUR 10 to EUR 12.70, as analysts factor in softer near term growth expectations, alongside improved margin assumptions and a lower anticipated future price to earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have highlighted that the latest price target reductions reflect a more cautious stance on K+S, with limited upside seen from current trading levels.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Getting In Cheap On K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Might Be Difficult
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Chemicals industry in Germany, you could be...Narrative Update • Dec 12
SDF: Persistent Price Target Cuts Will Signal Further Downside Risk Ahead
The analyst price target for K+S has been trimmed from roughly EUR 8.50 to EUR 8.00 as analysts factor in softer revenue growth expectations, despite slightly better margin forecasts and a lower future P E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on K+S reflects a broadly cautious stance, with multiple bearish analysts trimming their price targets as they reassess the company outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 27
SDF: Shares Will Likely See Limited Upside Amid Ongoing Market Uncertainty
The consensus analyst price target for K+S has been lowered slightly, from approximately €12.72 to €12.61. This change reflects analysts' expectations for slower revenue growth and increased caution on the stock’s future outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 13
SDF: Shares Will Likely Remain Rangebound Amid Market Caution And Modest Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target for K+S, lowering the fair value estimate from EUR 13.66 to EUR 12.72. This adjustment reflects more cautious projections based on updated revenue growth and profit margin expectations.Narrative Update • Sep 23
Global Demand Will Transform The Potash Fertilizer Sector
K+S’s consensus price target was revised down to €13.66 as analysts cite fading momentum, weaker industry demand, and lower earnings forecasts, partially offset by improved operational efficiency. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cite fading positive momentum and recommend profit-taking after recent gains.Analysis Article • Sep 09
Does K+S (ETR:SDF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Global Demand Will Transform The Potash Fertilizer Sector
K+S’s consensus price target has been revised down from €14.53 to €13.99 amid divergent analyst sentiment reflecting improved potash market fundamentals on one hand and concerns over limited upside, fading momentum, and fertilizer demand volatility on the other. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have increased price targets due to improved potash market fundamentals and expectations of higher realized prices.Analysis Article • May 16
Earnings Update: K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Just Reported Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) last week reported its latest first-quarter results, which makes it a good time for...Analysis Article • May 08
We Discuss Why K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) CEO Compensation May Be Closely Reviewed
Key Insights K+S' Annual General Meeting to take place on 14th of May CEO Burkhard Lohr's total compensation includes...Analysis Article • May 04
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Apr 05
K+S' (ETR:SDF) Dividend Is Being Reduced To €0.15
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) has announced that on 19th of May, it will be paying a dividend of€0.15, which a...Analysis Article • Jan 31
Revenues Not Telling The Story For K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) After Shares Rise 29%
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
New Narrative • Jan 22
Werra 2060 Project Will Cut Emissions And Extend Operations By 10 Years
Increasing production at Bethune and demands for potash are expected to boost revenues and improve cash cost efficiencies.Analysis Article • Jan 08
Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Should You Think About Buying K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Now?
While K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share...Analysis Article • Nov 17
The K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
A week ago, K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially...Analysis Article • Aug 21
We Think You Can Look Beyond K+S' (ETR:SDF) Lackluster Earnings
The market for K+S Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:SDF ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Analysts Are Updating Their K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) Estimates After Its Half-Year Results
Shareholders might have noticed that K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) filed its interim result this time last week...Analysis Article • Apr 27
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
There wouldn't be many who think K+S Aktiengesellschaft's ( ETR:SDF ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x is worth...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Is There Now An Opportunity In K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 21% in...Analysis Article • Mar 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Dec 28
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF)?
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Dec 07
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights K+S' estimated fair value is €10.35 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Here's Why K+S (ETR:SDF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Sep 20
Should You Investigate K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) At €17.62?
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens...Analysis Article • Aug 21
K+S Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:SDF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights K+S' estimated fair value is €31.98 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity K+S' €17.52 share price...Analysis Article • Jul 31
K+S (ETR:SDF) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • May 28
At €16.16, Is It Time To Put K+S Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:SDF) On Your Watch List?
K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • May 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That K+S (ETR:SDF) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 05
K+S' (ETR:SDF) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.00
The board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:SDF ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €1.00 on the 15th...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -€1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | €2m | €778k | -€1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€2b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€2b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €100k |
| Dec 31 2024 | €1m | €679k | -€67m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €26m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €4m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -€35m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €896k | €541k | €210m |
Compensation vs Market: Christian's total compensation ($USD2.62M) is about average for companies of similar size in the German market ($USD2.19M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Christian's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Christian Meyer (54 yo)
3.2yrs
Tenure
€2,254,100
Compensation
Dr. Christian H. Meyer was Chief Financial Officer until May 31, 2024 and Member of Board of Executive Directors of K+S Aktiengesellschaft from March 15, 2023 and serves as Its Chairman of Board of Executi...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of Board of Executive Directors | 3.2yrs | €2.25m | no data | |
| Deputy Chair of the Board of Executive Directors | 3.3yrs | €1.95m | no data | |
| CFO & Head of Legal | 1.3yrs | €1.11m | no data | |
| Labor Director & Member of Board of Executive Directors | 2.4yrs | €1.61m | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Online & Project Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Representative Office Berlin | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Power Plant | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Production & Technology Above Ground - Borth Plant | no data | no data | no data |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
49.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SDF's management team is considered experienced (2.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 9yrs | €106.58k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Deputy Chairman of Supervisory Board | 16.8yrs | €176.50k | no data | |
| Independent Employee Representative Deputy Chairman of Supervisory Board | 9yrs | €183.50k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 1yr | €164.60k | no data | |
| Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 1.3yrs | €2.11m | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 5.9yrs | €93.50k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Supervisory Board Member | 11.8yrs | €96.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 8yrs | €101.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Supervisory Board Member | 10.3yrs | €85.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 3yrs | €121.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Member of Supervisory Board | 8yrs | €116.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Member of Supervisory Board | 8yrs | €111.00k | no data |
8.0yrs
Average Tenure
61.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SDF's board of directors are considered experienced (8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/17 20:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
K+S Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 42 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Wilder | Alliance Global Partners |
| Knut Woller | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |