About KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS)
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a Agricultural Inputs company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
KWS trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €65.70
- Market Cap
- €2.17B
- 52-Week High
- €80.60
- 52-Week Low
- €62.10
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
€1,000 Invested in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS)
How much would €1,000 invested in KWS be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in KWS 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) in 2025 would be worth €1,002 as of November 2026, representing a +0.2% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in KWS 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) in 2023 would be worth €1,297 as of November 2026, representing a +29.7% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in KWS 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) in 2021 would be worth €961 as of November 2026, representing a -3.9% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in KWS 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) in 2016 would be worth €1,258 as of November 2026, representing a +25.8% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in KWS at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) at IPO would be worth €15,993 as of November 2026, representing a +1499.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (315 months), KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.13% with a median return of +0.00%. The stock had 151 positive months (48%) and 125 negative months (40%). The best month in KWS's history was January 2002 with a +70.6% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -21.8%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.9%), and September the weakest (-1.4%).
KWS's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2002 with a cumulative return of +65.0%, and the worst was 2018 at -21.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 26 years of trading history, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS) has delivered an average annual return of +13.33% with a median return of +10.28%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.25%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (81%) and losses in 5 years (19%).
KWS's best year was 2007 with a +76.39% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -21.20%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. KWS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.23% | €68.60 | €65.70 |
| 2025 | +18.83% | €57.73 | €68.60 |
| 2024 | +11.36% | €51.84 | €57.73 |
| 2023 | -14.75% | €60.81 | €51.84 |
| 2022 | -11.12% | €68.42 | €60.81 |
| 2021 | +13.57% | €60.25 | €68.42 |
| 2020 | +13.87% | €52.91 | €60.25 |
| 2019 | +12.26% | €47.13 | €52.91 |
| 2018 | -21.20% | €59.81 | €47.13 |
| 2017 | +19.60% | €50.01 | €59.81 |
| 2016 | +2.92% | €48.59 | €50.01 |
| 2015 | +3.88% | €46.78 | €48.59 |
| 2014 | +9.06% | €42.89 | €46.78 |
| 2013 | +4.35% | €41.10 | €42.89 |
| 2012 | +59.08% | €25.84 | €41.10 |
| 2011 | +7.92% | €23.94 | €25.84 |
| 2010 | +23.20% | €19.43 | €23.94 |
| 2009 | +9.20% | €17.79 | €19.43 |
| 2008 | -21.02% | €22.53 | €17.79 |
| 2007 | +76.39% | €12.77 | €22.53 |
| 2006 | +22.47% | €10.43 | €12.77 |
| 2005 | +13.55% | €9.19 | €10.43 |
| 2004 | +27.60% | €7.20 | €9.19 |
| 2003 | +5.09% | €6.85 | €7.20 |
| 2002 | +61.20% | €4.25 | €6.85 |
| 2001 | +3.39% | €4.11 | €4.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions: KWS
What sector is KWS in? ▼
KWS operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
How has KWS performed historically? ▼
Over 26 years of trading history, KWS has posted gains in 21 years (81% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +76.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in KWS? ▼
You can invest in KWS through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold KWS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026