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 6 out of 10. We evaluated DWS against 105 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DWS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally DWS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DWS could be worth investigating further for dividend 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.
DWS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DWS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DWS's Return On Assets of 5.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Return On Equity (8.26%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DWS outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 8.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.22% | ||
| ROE | 8.26% | ||
| ROIC | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)5.55%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)8.4%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)4.78%
ROIC(5y)4.82%
1.3 Margins
DWS has a Profit Margin (23.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWS has grown nicely.
DWS's Operating Margin of 25.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 54.41% of its industry peers.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 95.75%, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% 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 | 25.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.42% | ||
| GM | 95.75% |
OM growth 3Y-10.3%
OM growth 5Y1.42%
PM growth 3Y-3.33%
PM growth 5Y4.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
There is no outstanding debt for DWS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.30 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 2.30. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS is 0.40, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DWS, only 0.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DWS's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.40 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that DWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
DWS has a Current Ratio of 33.68. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DWS has a Current ratio of 33.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 33.68 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DWS's Quick ratio of 33.68 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 33.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 33.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.90%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.93%
3.2 Future
DWS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.36% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y33.51%
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.95%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS 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 14.24, the valuation of DWS can be described as correct.
DWS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.75, DWS is valued rather cheaply.
DWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.67.
DWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.44. DWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 15.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)2.8
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.40.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of DWS grows each year by 7.07%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.07%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
211.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DWS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP211.07%
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
FRA:DWS (3/4/2025, 9:57:20 AM)
46.72
-0.2 (-0.43%)
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 Cap9.34B
Analysts73.68
Price Target48.35 (3.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
Yearly Dividend2.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.07%
DP211.07%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.97%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.99%
Max EPS beat(4)-10.97%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.84%
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)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.16%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.25%
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)10.29%
PT rev (3m)11.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 2.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY7.02%
EPS(NY)4.38
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY4.78%
SpS12.34
BVpS34.99
TBVpS16.13
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)2.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.22% | ||
| ROE | 8.26% | ||
| ROCE | 5.64% | ||
| ROIC | 3.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.4% | ||
| OM | 25.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.42% | ||
| GM | 95.75% | ||
| FCFM | 15.4% |
ROA(3y)5.55%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)8.4%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)4.78%
ROIC(5y)4.82%
ROICexc(3y)5.75%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)11.97%
ROCE(3y)6.86%
ROCE(5y)6.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.85%
OM growth 3Y-10.3%
OM growth 5Y1.42%
PM growth 3Y-3.33%
PM growth 5Y4.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 163.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 65.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 33.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 33.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)86.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.99%
Profit Quality(3y)86.04%
Profit Quality(5y)79.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
EPS Next Y33.51%
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y15.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.93%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.43%
EBIT growth 5Y3.75%
EBIT Next Year27.04%
EBIT Next 3Y16.62%
EBIT Next 5Y11.2%
FCF growth 1Y-55.66%
FCF growth 3Y9.16%
FCF growth 5Y-9.98%
OCF growth 1Y-50.11%
OCF growth 3Y11.3%
OCF growth 5Y-8.82%