K+S Aktiengesellschaft

XTRA:SDF Stock Report

Market Cap: €1.9b

K+S Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

K+S has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 26.5%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 9.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.7% per year. K+S's return on equity is 0.4%, and it has net margins of 0.7%.

Key information

26.5%

Earnings growth rate

26.5%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth12.4%
Revenue growth rate13.7%
Return on equity0.4%
Net Margin0.7%
Next Earnings Update13 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

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

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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How K+S makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

XTRA:SDF Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 243,702261850
30 Jun 243,71741810
31 Mar 243,669-351830
31 Dec 233,8732101840
30 Sep 234,3837151900
30 Jun 234,9721,0451860
31 Mar 235,6561,4611850
31 Dec 225,6771,5081860
30 Sep 225,2621,4621940
30 Jun 224,5382,4501950
31 Mar 223,6922,2291800
31 Dec 213,2132,1341760
30 Sep 212,7721,5591800
30 Jun 212,592-1,4581780
31 Mar 212,518-1,6121920
31 Dec 202,432-1,8911970
30 Sep 201,306-1,853400
30 Jun 201,645-1631000
31 Mar 201,933-1451410
31 Dec 192,550271720
30 Sep 194,2641273610
30 Jun 194,1991213440
31 Mar 194,133753460
31 Dec 184,039423500
30 Sep 183,854135374
30 Jun 183,740896418
31 Mar 183,67015975811
31 Dec 173,62718593617
30 Sep 173,53615483416
30 Jun 173,49711385816
31 Mar 173,4887587216
31 Dec 163,45717487114
30 Sep 163,50830296814
30 Jun 163,71238098914
31 Mar 163,8945331,01115
31 Dec 154,1764951,04815
30 Sep 154,2034281,03414
30 Jun 154,1394671,02014
31 Mar 154,0104201,00112
31 Dec 143,82238199012
30 Sep 143,7803741,00412
30 Jun 143,7703561,01613
31 Mar 143,8593521,03514

Quality Earnings: SDF has a large one-off loss of €15.8M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: SDF's current net profit margins (0.7%) are lower than last year (16.3%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SDF's earnings have grown significantly by 26.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SDF's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: SDF had negative earnings growth (-96.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Chemicals industry average (7.2%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: SDF's Return on Equity (0.4%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/02 21:17
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/02 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

K+S Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 56 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