K+S Aktiengesellschaft (KPLUF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

K+S Aktiengesellschaft is a Germany-based specialty chemicals and fertilizer company with a primary focus on the extraction and production of potash and salt. The company traces its origins back to the late 19th century, when potassium mining began in the Werra district of central Germany. Today, K+S operates as an independent publicly traded enterprise, leveraging decades of experience in mineral resources to serve agricultural and industrial markets worldwide.

The company’s core business activities include the mining, processing and marketing of potash and magnesium products for use in crop nutrition, as well as the sale of salt for de-icing, water treatment and industrial applications. Its product portfolio encompasses muriate and sulphate of potash, magnesium sulphate and chloride grades, and high-purity industrial salts. By offering tailored fertilizer blends and specialty nutrient solutions, K+S supports agricultural productivity while also providing essential materials for chemical and food processing industries.

K+S maintains a global footprint, operating major potash mines in Germany and Canada alongside distribution facilities in Europe, North and South America. This geographic diversification enables the company to supply growers and industrial customers across diverse climatic and regulatory environments. In recent years, K+S has invested in expanding its distribution network and upgrading processing capacity to meet evolving market demands and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Corporate governance at K+S is overseen by a management board and a supervisory board, with Dr. Burkhard Lohr serving as Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, the company has focused on efficiency improvements, process modernization and sustainable mining practices. K+S continues to explore innovation in low-carbon operations and resource stewardship as it seeks to balance growth with environmental and social responsibility in the global fertilizer and salt markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.04 to $13.04
• 50-Day Range: $13.04 to $18.04
• 52-Week Range: $11.29 to $18.62
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 967 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 6.71
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

K+S Aktiengesellschaft Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

K+S Aktiengesellschaft scored higher than 1% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for K+S Aktiengesellschaft.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of K+S Aktiengesellschaft is 6.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.44.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of K+S Aktiengesellschaft is 6.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 158.96.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

K+S Aktiengesellschaft has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 421.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in K+S Aktiengesellschaft has recently increased by 36.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

K+S Aktiengesellschaft does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

K+S Aktiengesellschaft does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

K+S Aktiengesellschaft has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 421.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in K+S Aktiengesellschaft has recently increased by 36.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

K+S Aktiengesellschaft has a news sentiment score of -0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for K+S Aktiengesellschaft this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, K+S Aktiengesellschaft insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 16.31% of the stock of K+S Aktiengesellschaft is held by institutions.

KPLUF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KPLUF shares performed this year?

K+S Aktiengesellschaft's stock was trading at $11.35 at the start of the year. Since then, KPLUF shares have increased by 14.8% and is now trading at $13.0350.

How do I buy shares of K+S Aktiengesellschaft?

Shares of KPLUF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Agricultural Inputs
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KPLUF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.k-plus-s.com
• Phone: 4956193011100
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 11,447
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.71
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A