DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
58.85 EUR
+1.65 (+2.88%)
Overall DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DWS against 125 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. DWS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make DWS a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DWS was profitable.
- 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 better Return On Assets (6.77%) than 80.80% of its industry peers.
- DWS has a Return On Equity (10.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.96%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- DWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.47%. This is below the industry average of 8.63%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.96%) for DWS is above the 3 year average (4.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- DWS's Profit Margin of 27.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
- DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DWS's Operating Margin of 33.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 74.40% of its industry peers.
- DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- DWS has a better Gross Margin (93.11%) than 92.80% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 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.
- DWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. This is not the best score and indicates that DWS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DWS has a better Altman-Z score (2.68) than 77.60% 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.
- DWS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.27) than 97.60% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DWS (0.03) is better than 88.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
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.
- DWS has a Current ratio of 5.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 94.40% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DWS has a Quick ratio of 5.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 95.20% 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 33.44% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.53% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.33% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.44%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.07%
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 10.35% on average per year.
- DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y39.42%
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
EPS Next 5Y10.35%
Revenue Next Year10.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.46, the valuation of DWS can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. DWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.06, the valuation of DWS can be described as correct.
- DWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 86.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. DWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than 79.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- 78.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
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.
- DWS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)2.85
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.32, DWS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- DWS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
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 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
FRA:DWS (1/15/2026, 5:29:53 PM)
58.85
+1.65 (+2.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners9.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.77B
Revenue(TTM)2.63B
Net Income(TTM)754.00M
Analysts74.44
Price Target58.6 (-0.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)7.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 | ||
| P/S | 4.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 3.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY6.92%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY8.29%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.02%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)2.85
Graham Number56.4
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.43%
ROICexgc 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 | 2.68 |
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)33.44%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.53%
EPS Next Y39.42%
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
EPS Next 5Y10.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.07%
Revenue Next Year10.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year33.92%
EBIT Next 3Y14.35%
EBIT Next 5Y9.28%
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%
DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA / DWS.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DWS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DWS.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) stock?
DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DWS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) is expected to grow by 39.42% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.36%.