Seeding the future –
since 1856
In the beginning there was sugarbeet. Over the course of many decades, KWS has developed into an innovative, international seed specialist with a broad portfolio of cultivated plants: From breeding to production and sales — our high-quality varieties stand for high-yield, sustainable harvests. To achieve this, we build on our closeness to farmers, whose challenges and needs we know. Each newly bred variety features high-performance traits that are adapted to regional conditions such as climate and soil conditions.
Investments in research and development
2017/2018 2024/2025
€ 197,7 M
excluding seasonal workers
KWS Group |
2024/25 |
2023/24 |
2022/23 |
Net sales and income in €M |
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Net sales |
1,676.6 |
1,678.1 |
1,500.3 |
EBITDA |
350.5 |
404.9 |
278.9 |
in % of net sales (EBIT margin) |
20.9 |
24.1 |
18.6 |
EBIT |
247.6 |
302.0 |
195.1 |
Net financial income/expenses |
-35.4 |
-50.0 |
-23.8 |
Net income for the year |
140.0 |
184.1 |
126.1 |
Financial position and assets in €M |
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Free cash flow |
123.2 |
56.8 |
55.4 |
Capital expenditure |
119.6 |
139.9 |
100.8 |
Depreciation and amortization |
59.8 |
385.1 |
565.2 |
Breakdown of net sales
Continuing business activities excluding sales of companies accounted using the equity method.
More information about our segments can be found here.
Our targets for sustainable growth.
*adjusted for special items
Cover photo
Corn in the phase of “silk emergence” in a field near Uelzen, North Germany. During this sensitive period of development, the corn reveals its fine, silky threads, emerging from the cob husks – a fascinating moment in the growth cycle.
Corn is not only one of the most important crops worldwide, but also a true all-rounder: as a staple food, animal feed, energy supplier for biogas plants, and raw material for industrial applications. Its versatility makes it an indispensable part of modern agriculture.
You can read more about corn and its strengths in the article “Versatile corn”.
