DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
52.05 EUR
+0.25 (+0.48%)
DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DWS. DWS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DWS could be worth investigating further for value and dividend and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DWS was profitable.
In the past year DWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DWS has always been profitable.
DWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DWS has a Return On Assets of 6.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 84.40% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.85%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DWS (5.96%) is better than 75.23% of its industry peers.
DWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.47%. This is below the industry average of 8.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.47%) for DWS is below the current ROIC(5.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.77% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.96% |
ROA(3y)5.13%
ROA(5y)5.49%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)8.43%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.35%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 33.88%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DWS has remained more or less at the same level.
DWS has a Gross Margin of 93.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
DWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.35% | ||
| GM | 93.11% |
OM growth 3Y-5.59%
OM growth 5Y0.32%
PM growth 3Y-6.47%
PM growth 5Y2.51%
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for DWS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
DWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DWS has a better Altman-Z score (2.53) than 69.72% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS is 0.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DWS, only 0.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS (0.27) is better than 95.41% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DWS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 86.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.79, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Quick Ratio of 5.79. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DWS's Quick ratio of 5.79 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.60% over the past year.
DWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
DWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.71%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.33% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.6%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DWS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.41% on average per year.
DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.75%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.41%
Revenue Next Year9.4%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.70, DWS is valued correctly.
71.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
DWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38.
DWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 82.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. DWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
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.
DWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DWS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.7
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, which is a nice return.
DWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of DWS grows each year by 34.81%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
58.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of DWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.36%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
FRA:DWS (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.05
+0.25 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.41B
Analysts73.33
Price Target54 (3.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
Yearly Dividend6.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.81%
DP58.36%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.41%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.13%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.41%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.36%
EPS beat(12)0
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.52%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.65%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.65%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.15%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.76%
PT rev (3m)9.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | 3.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.58%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.81%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.77% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROCE | 8.55% | ||
| ROIC | 5.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.26% | ||
| OM | 33.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.35% | ||
| GM | 93.11% | ||
| FCFM | 24.85% |
ROA(3y)5.13%
ROA(5y)5.49%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)8.43%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
ROICexc(3y)5.21%
ROICexc(5y)5.85%
ROICexgc(3y)9.8%
ROICexgc(5y)11.44%
ROCE(3y)6.41%
ROCE(5y)6.99%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.43%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.64%
OM growth 3Y-5.59%
OM growth 5Y0.32%
PM growth 3Y-6.47%
PM growth 5Y2.51%
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)90.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.79%
Profit Quality(3y)89.13%
Profit Quality(5y)84.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.6%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.1%
EPS Next Y34.75%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.03%
Revenue Next Year9.4%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year21.96%
EBIT Next 3Y10.6%
EBIT Next 5Y9.35%
FCF growth 1Y75.19%
FCF growth 3Y-2.97%
FCF growth 5Y11.83%
OCF growth 1Y62.61%
OCF growth 3Y-3.44%
OCF growth 5Y10.09%