DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:DWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to DWS. DWS was compared to 107 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DWS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make DWS suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DWS had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.47%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.77% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Return On Equity (8.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.85%) than 69.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 8.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.47%) for DWS is below the current ROIC(4.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.69% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)5.13%
ROA(5y)5.49%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)8.43%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of DWS (24.70%) is better than 70.09% of its industry peers.
DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DWS has a Operating Margin of 30.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 71.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DWS has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 97.72%, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DWS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.7% | ||
| GM | 97.72% |
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
DWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, DWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.29 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DWS has a Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 65.42% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS is 0.22, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DWS, only 0.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DWS's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.22 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 97.20% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that DWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
DWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 85.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
DWS has a Current Ratio of 8.22. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DWS has a Current ratio of 8.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 94.39% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 8.22 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DWS has a Quick ratio of 8.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 94.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.34%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, DWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% in the past year.
DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.34%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%35.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%15.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.72%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.90, which indicates a correct valuation of DWS.
DWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 71.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say DWS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01, the valuation of DWS can be described as reasonable.
81.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 80.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 84.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DWS's 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.
DWS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.74
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.87, DWS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 34.81%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
DWS pays out 187.98% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP187.98%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
FRA:DWS (7/16/2025, 5:29:57 PM)
49.22
+0.4 (+0.82%)
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 Cap9.84B
Analysts74.44
Price Target49.48 (0.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
Yearly Dividend6.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.81%
DP187.98%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.01%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.04%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.01%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.14%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0.64%
PT rev (3m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 | ||
| P/S | 3.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
EPS(TTM)3.54
EY7.19%
EPS(NY)4.47
Fwd EY9.09%
FCF(TTM)3.38
FCFY6.86%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY7.16%
SpS13.14
BVpS37.35
TBVpS18.09
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.69% | ||
| ROCE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.11% | ||
| OM | 30.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.7% | ||
| GM | 97.72% | ||
| FCFM | 25.69% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score7
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)23.34%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%35.62%
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%15.31%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.72%
EBIT growth 1Y34.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year21.96%
EBIT Next 3Y10.6%
EBIT Next 5Y6.5%
FCF growth 1Y48.68%
FCF growth 3Y-2.97%
FCF growth 5Y11.83%
OCF growth 1Y33.52%
OCF growth 3Y-3.44%
OCF growth 5Y10.09%