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MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:DWD - US6174464486 - Common Stock

147.62 EUR
+4.44 (+3.1%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DWD scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DWD was compared to 114 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DWD had positive earnings in the past year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B 40B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.04%, DWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.75% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.07%, DWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DWD (1.34%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 8.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.34%) for DWD is above the 3 year average (1.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.04%
ROE 13.07%
ROIC 1.34%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

DWD has a Profit Margin (12.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWD has declined.
DWD has a better Operating Margin (17.07%) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DWD has declined.
DWD's Gross Margin of 54.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWD outperforms 67.54% of its industry peers.
DWD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.07%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 54.42%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DWD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DWD has more shares outstanding
DWD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DWD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDWD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.08, we must say that DWD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DWD has a Altman-Z score (-0.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.45. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DWD's Debt to Equity ratio of 7.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DWD is outperformed by 70.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.08
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100B 200B

2.3 Liquidity

DWD has a Current Ratio of 0.29. 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 0.29, DWD is doing worse than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
DWD has a Quick Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that DWD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DWD has a Quick ratio of 0.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: DWD underperforms 60.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
DWD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDWD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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.
DWD shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.88% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DWD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.43% on average per year.
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 Y28.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
EPS Next 5Y12.43%
Revenue Next Year16.5%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y9.15%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DWD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDWD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DWD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.53.
65.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DWD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.81 indicates a correct valuation of DWD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWD is cheaper than 71.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DWD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
Fwd PE 15.81
DWD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDWD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWD is valued a bit cheaper than 69.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.13
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

DWD's 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 15.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DWD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.73, DWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DWD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of DWD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.94%!
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

45.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DWD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.08%
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
DWD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDWD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

147.62

+4.44 (+3.1%)

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 Owners62.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap234.86B
Revenue(TTM)116.83B
Net Income(TTM)14.14B
Analysts73.33
Price Target145.79 (-1.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%
Yearly Dividend3.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.94%
DP45.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.13%
Min EPS beat(2)5.77%
Max EPS beat(2)14.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.64%
Min EPS beat(4)5.77%
Max EPS beat(4)27.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.76%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.67%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.16%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.8%
PT rev (1m)12.28%
PT rev (3m)16.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
Fwd PE 15.81
P/S 2.41
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.51
P/tB 3.19
EV/EBITDA 21.13
EPS(TTM)8.42
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)9.34
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)-11.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-9.59
OCFYN/A
SpS61.36
BVpS58.74
TBVpS46.3
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham Number105.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.04%
ROE 13.07%
ROCE 3.03%
ROIC 1.34%
ROICexc 1.49%
ROICexgc 1.57%
OM 17.07%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 54.42%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 33.05
Cap/Depr 64.3%
Cap/Sales 2.89%
Interest Coverage 0.4
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z -0.08
F-Score5
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 Y28.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
EPS Next 5Y12.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.08%
Revenue growth 3Y20.63%
Revenue growth 5Y14.79%
Sales Q2Q%18.47%
Revenue Next Year16.5%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y9.15%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%
EBIT growth 1Y35.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.64%
EBIT growth 5Y9.26%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y56.99%
OCF growth 3Y-65.77%
OCF growth 5Y-49.33%

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The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) is expected to grow by 28.4% in the next year.