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

Europe - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock

53.55 EUR
-0.15 (-0.28%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, DWS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DWS was compared to 112 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DWS. With these ratings, DWS could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

DWS has a Return On Assets of 6.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Return On Equity of 10.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 63.39% of its industry peers.
DWS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 75.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 8.50%.
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

The Profit Margin of DWS (27.35%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 33.88%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DWS's Gross Margin of 93.11% is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
DWS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

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.
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

DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. 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.
The Altman-Z score of DWS (2.58) is better than 73.21% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 96.43% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 86.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Altman-Z 2.58
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

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 94.64% 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.
DWS has a Quick ratio of 5.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 94.64% 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

DWS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.60%, which is quite impressive.
DWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
DWS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.71%.
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)28.6%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.03%

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 10.32% on average per year.
DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.07%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue Next Year10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y5.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%

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.
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

DWS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.09.
DWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 75.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.67), we can say DWS is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.70 indicates a reasonable valuation of DWS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DWS is valued cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say DWS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 11.7
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DWS is valued cheaper than 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.64
EV/EBITDA 9.85
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 14.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)2.77
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.73.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DWS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%

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
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 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
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 (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

53.55

-0.15 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners9.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.71B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)754.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target56.25 (5.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%
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)4.18%
PT rev (3m)11.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 11.7
P/S 3.88
P/FCF 15.64
P/OCF 15.11
P/B 1.54
P/tB 3.13
EV/EBITDA 9.85
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.4%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.62%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)2.77
Graham Number54.5
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 2.58
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)28.6%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.1%
EPS Next Y35.07%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.03%
Revenue Next Year10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y5.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year28.92%
EBIT Next 3Y13.16%
EBIT Next 5Y9.26%
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 35.07% in the next year.