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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. DWS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes DWS very considerable for value and 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.
Each year in the past 5 years DWS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.47%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.70% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Return On Equity of 8.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 7.91%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.70%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DWS's Operating Margin of 30.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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
Compared to 1 year ago, DWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. 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 (2.20) than 71.30% of its industry peers.
DWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.22. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.22, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DWS (0.02) is better than 87.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
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.
The Quick ratio of DWS (8.22) is better than 93.52% 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 15.90%, which is quite good.
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.
Measured over the past years, DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.33% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, DWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.46% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.87 indicates a correct valuation of DWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.98. DWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of DWS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.38. DWS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued cheaper than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
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 13.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.73
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
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 2.46, 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
187.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWS. 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 (4/29/2025, 5:29:51 PM)
45.5
-0.16 (-0.35%)
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 Cap9.10B
Analysts73.33
Price Target47.89 (5.25%)
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 | 13.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 3.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY7.21%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)3.38
FCFY7.42%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY7.75%
SpS13.14
BVpS37.35
TBVpS18.09
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.73
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 | 2.2 |
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%