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DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock

51.15 EUR
-0.6 (-1.16%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 5:29:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DWS against 117 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DWS. DWS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DWS could be worth investigating further for value and dividend and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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 each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DWS had a positive operating cash flow.
DWS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDWS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.77%, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DWS (10.85%) is better than 60.68% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 72.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 8.96%.
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 RankSector 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%
DWS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDWS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.35%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 33.88%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 93.11%, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.16% 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 RankSector 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%
DWS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDWS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
DWS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDWS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DWS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDWS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DWS's Altman-Z score of 2.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
DWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DWS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.27) than 95.73% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 86.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Altman-Z 2.52
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
DWS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDWS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.79, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.02% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Quick Ratio of 5.79. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DWS has a better Quick ratio (5.79) than 94.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.79
Quick Ratio 5.79
DWS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDWS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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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.
DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.33% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.59%
EPS Next 2Y20.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.86%
EPS Next 5Y10.82%
Revenue Next Year10.12%
Revenue Next 2Y6.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y4.44%

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 accelerating.
DWS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDWS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
DWS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDWS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.57, 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 76.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, DWS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of DWS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 85.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.57
Fwd PE 10.78
DWS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDWS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.93
EV/EBITDA 9.46
DWS.DE Per share dataDWS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DWS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)2.47
EPS Next 2Y20.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, 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 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%

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
DWS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDWS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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.
DWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.36%
EPS Next 2Y20.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.86%
DWS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDWS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B
DWS.DE Dividend Payout.DWS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DWS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA

FRA:DWS (11/21/2025, 5:29:56 PM)

51.15

-0.6 (-1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners9.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.63B
Net Income(TTM)754.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target56.25 (9.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%
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)3.13%
PT rev (3m)4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.57
Fwd PE 10.78
P/S 3.71
P/FCF 14.93
P/OCF 14.43
P/B 1.47
P/tB 2.99
EV/EBITDA 9.46
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY7.96%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.7%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.93%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)2.47
Graham Number56.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.52
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 Y37.59%
EPS Next 2Y20.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.86%
EPS Next 5Y10.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.07%
Revenue Next Year10.12%
Revenue Next 2Y6.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y4.44%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year28.92%
EBIT Next 3Y13.16%
EBIT Next 5Y9.76%
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.


What is the valuation status for DWS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.


What is the financial health of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) is 8 / 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 37.59% in the next year.