DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:DWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DWS against 108 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. With these ratings, DWS could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DWS had positive earnings in the past year.
DWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DWS has a Return On Assets of 5.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 78.70% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.69%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Return On Invested Capital of 4.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 72.22% 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 7.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.85%) for DWS is above the 3 year average (4.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 24.70%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWS has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 30.95%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% 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.
The Gross Margin of DWS (97.72%) is better than 98.15% of its industry peers.
DWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
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 2.21 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 2.21. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 71.30% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.22) than 96.30% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DWS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 87.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 8.22 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 8.22, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.52% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Quick Ratio of 8.22. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DWS has a Quick ratio of 8.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 93.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.90% over the past year.
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.
DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.53%.
DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.93%
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 11.36% on average per year.
DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.06, which indicates a correct valuation of DWS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 67.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.74 indicates a reasonable valuation of DWS.
78.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DWS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of DWS 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)2.77
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.50, DWS pays a better dividend. On top of this DWS pays more dividend than 82.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
DWS pays out 187.98% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP187.98%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
FRA:DWS (4/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
46.12
+0.34 (+0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.22B
Analysts73.33
Price Target47.89 (3.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
Yearly Dividend6.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.81%
DP187.98%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-0.94%
PT rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.74 | ||
| P/S | 3.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY9.31%
FCF(TTM)3.38
FCFY7.32%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY7.64%
SpS13.14
BVpS37.35
TBVpS18.09
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.77
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 | 2.21 |
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)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
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%10.93%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
EBIT growth 1Y34.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year31.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.51%
EBIT Next 5Y7.28%
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%