DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
53.6 EUR
-1 (-1.83%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to DWS. DWS was compared to 107 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DWS. Finally DWS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make DWS suitable for value and dividend and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DWS had positive earnings in the past year.
DWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DWS has been profitable.
DWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DWS (6.77%) is better than 83.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.85%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.96%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 9.03%.
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
DWS's Profit Margin of 27.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 72.90% of its industry peers.
DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DWS (33.88%) is better than 74.77% 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 90.65% 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 2.61 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DWS has a better Altman-Z score (2.61) than 68.22% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.27, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.79, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.72% 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.
The Quick ratio of DWS (5.79) is better than 89.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.60% 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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.71% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.33% on average over the past years.
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 10.39% on average per year.
DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.75%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.39%
Revenue Next Year9.4%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.03%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.11 indicates a correct valuation of DWS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. DWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.71, the valuation of DWS can be described as very reasonable.
DWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 82.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. DWS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 77.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
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 14.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.04, DWS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
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
DWS pays out 58.36% of its income as dividend. 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 3Y14.73%
FRA:DWS (8/26/2025, 10:41:45 AM)
53.6
-1 (-1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.72B
Analysts73.33
Price Target54 (0.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)6.76%
PT rev (3m)9.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY7.09%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.39%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.61%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)2.78
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%
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-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 | 2.61 |
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 Y34.75%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.03%
Revenue Next Year9.4%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.03%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year21.96%
EBIT Next 3Y10.6%
EBIT Next 5Y9.33%
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%