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MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DWD - US6174464486 - Common Stock

153.92 EUR
+0.46 (+0.3%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 12:27:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DWD scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DWD was compared to 117 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While DWD is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DWD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DWD was profitable.
DWD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
DWD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: DWD reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
DWD.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDWD.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B 40B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.14%, DWD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.99% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DWD (14.15%) is better than 71.79% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.46%, DWD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.70% of the companies in the same industry.
DWD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.17%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.17%) for DWD is below the current ROIC(1.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.14%
ROE 14.15%
ROIC 1.46%
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)10.46%
ROE(5y)11.1%
ROIC(3y)1.17%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
DWD.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDWD.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

DWD has a Profit Margin (13.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DWD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.06%, DWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
DWD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DWD's Gross Margin of 54.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWD outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
DWD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.06%
PM (TTM) 13.32%
GM 54.99%
OM growth 3Y-20.12%
OM growth 5Y-4.82%
PM growth 3Y-20.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.48%
GM growth 3Y-16.51%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
DWD.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDWD.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for DWD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DWD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DWD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DWD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDWD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
DWD.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDWD.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

2.2 Solvency

DWD has an Altman-Z score of -0.06. This is a bad value and indicates that DWD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DWD's Altman-Z score of -0.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DWD outperforms 49.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.41 is on the high side and indicates that DWD has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DWD (7.41) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.06
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
DWD.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDWD.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100B 200B

2.3 Liquidity

DWD has a Current Ratio of 0.30. This is a bad value and indicates that DWD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.30, DWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that DWD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DWD has a Quick ratio (0.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.3
Quick Ratio 0.3
DWD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDWD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DWD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 45.31%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
DWD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.08%.
Measured over the past years, DWD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.31%
EPS 3Y-0.38%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%48.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.08%
Revenue growth 3Y20.63%
Revenue growth 5Y14.79%
Sales Q2Q%18.47%

3.2 Future

DWD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.43% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DWD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.43%
Revenue Next Year16.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.26%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DWD.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDWD.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DWD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDWD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DWD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DWD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, DWD is valued a bit cheaper.
DWD is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.62.
70.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say DWD is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.54
Fwd PE 16.62
DWD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDWD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWD is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.45
DWD.DE Per share dataDWD.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DWD's earnings are expected to grow with 15.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y17.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DWD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, DWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DWD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DWD grows each year by 18.94%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.94%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
DWD.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDWD.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

DWD pays out 41.70% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of DWD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP41.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.27%
DWD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDWD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B
DWD.DE Dividend Payout.DWD.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DWD.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MORGAN STANLEY

FRA:DWD (12/30/2025, 12:27:47 PM)

153.92

+0.46 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-15 2026-01-15/bmo
Inst Owners62.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap244.89B
Revenue(TTM)116.83B
Net Income(TTM)15.56B
Analysts74.55
Price Target150.2 (-2.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
Yearly Dividend3.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.94%
DP41.7%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.52%
Min EPS beat(2)5.77%
Max EPS beat(2)29.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.15%
Min EPS beat(4)5.77%
Max EPS beat(4)29.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.05%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.53%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.96%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.96%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.74%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.9%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.91%
PT rev (1m)1.67%
PT rev (3m)18.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.54
Fwd PE 16.62
P/S 2.46
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.62
P/tB 3.3
EV/EBITDA 20.45
EPS(TTM)8.3
EY5.39%
EPS(NY)9.26
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)-3.61
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.97
OCFYN/A
SpS62.5
BVpS58.82
TBVpS46.61
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)2.09
Graham Number104.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.14%
ROE 14.15%
ROCE 3.33%
ROIC 1.46%
ROICexc 1.61%
ROICexgc 1.7%
OM 18.06%
PM (TTM) 13.32%
GM 54.99%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)10.46%
ROE(5y)11.1%
ROIC(3y)1.17%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
ROICexc(3y)1.31%
ROICexc(5y)1.45%
ROICexgc(3y)1.39%
ROICexgc(5y)1.53%
ROCE(3y)2.71%
ROCE(5y)2.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.26%
OM growth 3Y-20.12%
OM growth 5Y-4.82%
PM growth 3Y-20.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.48%
GM growth 3Y-16.51%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 31.03
Cap/Depr 59.4%
Cap/Sales 2.63%
Interest Coverage 0.45
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.3
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z -0.06
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)74.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.31%
EPS 3Y-0.38%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%48.94%
EPS Next Y28.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.08%
Revenue growth 3Y20.63%
Revenue growth 5Y14.79%
Sales Q2Q%18.47%
Revenue Next Year16.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.26%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%
EBIT growth 1Y37.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.64%
EBIT growth 5Y9.26%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y79.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y87.65%
OCF growth 3Y-65.77%
OCF growth 5Y-49.33%

MORGAN STANLEY / DWD.DE FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DWD.DE.


What is the valuation status for DWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) stock?

MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) is 18.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.62.


How financially healthy is MORGAN STANLEY?

The financial health rating of MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) is 1 / 10.