DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
59.375 EUR
+0.58 (+0.98%)
DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making DWS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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.
- In the past 5 years DWS has always been profitable.
- DWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DWS's Return On Assets of 6.77% is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 80.80% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.85%, DWS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- DWS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 72.80% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DWS 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
- The Profit Margin of DWS (27.35%) is better than 72.00% of its industry peers.
- DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DWS has a better Operating Margin (33.88%) than 74.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DWS has remained more or less at the same level.
- DWS has a Gross Margin of 93.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 92.80% of its industry peers.
- DWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- DWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for DWS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.73 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DWS (2.73) is better than 77.60% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS (0.27) is better than 97.60% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- DWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 88.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- DWS has a Current Ratio of 5.79. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.79, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DWS (5.79) is better than 95.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.44%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% in the past 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)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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.99% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.59 indicates a correct valuation of DWS.
- 76.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, DWS is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.17, DWS is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 84.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, DWS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.17 |
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.
- 79.20% 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 | 17.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
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)2.87
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 1.92.
| 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.
- DWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.36%
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
FRA:DWS (1/16/2026, 5:29:24 PM)
59.375
+0.58 (+0.98%)
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 Cap11.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.63B
Net Income(TTM)754.00M
Analysts74.44
Price Target58.6 (-1.31%)
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 | 14.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.17 | ||
| P/S | 4.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 3.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY8.22%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY5.97%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)2.87
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 | 2.73 |
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 6 / 10 to DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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%.