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MORGAN STANLEY (DWD.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:DWD - US6174464486 - Common Stock

129.84 EUR
+3.78 (+3%)
Last: 9/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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DWD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While DWD is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DWD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally DWD also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DWD had positive earnings in the past year.
DWD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DWD has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: DWD reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
DWD.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDWD.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 20B -20B 40B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.04%, DWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.13% of the companies in the same industry.
DWD has a better Return On Equity (13.07%) than 73.39% of its industry peers.
DWD has a Return On Invested Capital (1.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWD is significantly below the industry average of 8.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.17%) for DWD is below the current ROIC(1.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.04%
ROE 13.07%
ROIC 1.34%
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)10.46%
ROE(5y)11.1%
ROIC(3y)1.17%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
DWD.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDWD.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

DWD's Profit Margin of 12.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DWD outperforms 56.88% of its industry peers.
DWD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DWD (17.07%) is better than 65.14% of its industry peers.
DWD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DWD's Gross Margin of 54.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWD outperforms 72.48% of its industry peers.
DWD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.07%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 54.42%
OM growth 3Y-20.12%
OM growth 5Y-4.82%
PM growth 3Y-20.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.48%
GM growth 3Y-16.51%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
DWD.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDWD.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

Compared to 1 year ago, DWD has less shares outstanding
DWD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DWD is higher compared to a year ago.
DWD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDWD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
DWD.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDWD.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

2.2 Solvency

DWD has an Altman-Z score of -0.09. This is a bad value and indicates that DWD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DWD has a Altman-Z score (-0.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.45. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DWD's Debt to Equity ratio of 7.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DWD is outperformed by 67.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.09
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
DWD.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDWD.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 100B 200B

2.3 Liquidity

DWD has a Current Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that DWD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.29, DWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.04% of the companies in the same industry.
DWD has a Quick Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that DWD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, DWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
DWD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDWD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DWD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 42.19%, which is quite impressive.
DWD shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.88% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DWD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.36% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.19%
EPS 3Y-0.38%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%17.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.36%
Revenue growth 3Y20.63%
Revenue growth 5Y14.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.81%

3.2 Future

DWD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.26% yearly.
DWD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.42%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
EPS Next 5Y10.26%
Revenue Next Year11.64%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.8%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DWD.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDWD.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DWD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDWD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.27, DWD is valued on the expensive side.
DWD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWD is cheaper than 66.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DWD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say DWD is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.45 indicates a correct valuation of DWD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DWD is valued a bit cheaper than 74.31% of the companies in the same industry.
DWD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 15.45
DWD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDWD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.96
DWD.DE Per share dataDWD.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DWD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)1.95
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DWD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.91%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.20, DWD pays a better dividend. On top of this DWD pays more dividend than 88.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, DWD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.91%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DWD grows each year by 18.94%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.94%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
DWD.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDWD.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

45.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of DWD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.08%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
DWD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDWD.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 20B -20B
DWD.DE Dividend Payout.DWD.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DWD.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MORGAN STANLEY

FRA:DWD (9/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

129.84

+3.78 (+3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-16 2025-07-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-15 2025-10-15/bmo
Inst Owners63.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap207.27B
Analysts73.13
Price Target127.24 (-2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.91%
Yearly Dividend3.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.94%
DP45.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.13%
Min EPS beat(2)5.77%
Max EPS beat(2)14.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.64%
Min EPS beat(4)5.77%
Max EPS beat(4)27.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.76%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.67%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.16%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.8%
PT rev (1m)1.37%
PT rev (3m)12.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 15.45
P/S 2.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.25
P/tB 2.85
EV/EBITDA 19.96
EPS(TTM)7.52
EY5.79%
EPS(NY)8.4
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)-11.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-9.43
OCFYN/A
SpS60.28
BVpS57.71
TBVpS45.48
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)1.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.04%
ROE 13.07%
ROCE 3.03%
ROIC 1.34%
ROICexc 1.49%
ROICexgc 1.57%
OM 17.07%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 54.42%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)10.46%
ROE(5y)11.1%
ROIC(3y)1.17%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
ROICexc(3y)1.31%
ROICexc(5y)1.45%
ROICexgc(3y)1.39%
ROICexgc(5y)1.53%
ROCE(3y)2.71%
ROCE(5y)2.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.26%
OM growth 3Y-20.12%
OM growth 5Y-4.82%
PM growth 3Y-20.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.48%
GM growth 3Y-16.51%
GM growth 5Y-5.78%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 33.05
Cap/Depr 64.3%
Cap/Sales 2.89%
Interest Coverage 0.4
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z -0.09
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)74.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.19%
EPS 3Y-0.38%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%17.03%
EPS Next Y15.42%
EPS Next 2Y11.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.88%
EPS Next 5Y10.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.36%
Revenue growth 3Y20.63%
Revenue growth 5Y14.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.81%
Revenue Next Year11.64%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.8%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
EBIT growth 1Y35.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.64%
EBIT growth 5Y9.26%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y56.99%
OCF growth 3Y-65.77%
OCF growth 5Y-49.33%