DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:DWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DWS against 116 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DWS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! 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
In the past year DWS was profitable.
In the past year DWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 85.34% of its industry peers.
DWS has a better Return On Equity (10.85%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
DWS has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.96%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
DWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.47%. This is below the industry average of 8.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.47%) for DWS is below the current ROIC(5.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.35%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWS has grown nicely.
DWS has a better Operating Margin (33.88%) than 75.86% 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 88.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DWS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
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.
DWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.54. 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.
DWS's Altman-Z score of 2.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 69.83% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.27) than 96.55% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DWS (0.03) is better than 85.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
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.
DWS's Current ratio of 5.79 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 90.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DWS has a better Quick ratio (5.79) than 90.52% 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 nice 15.90% over the past year.
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)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%34.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%101.03%
3.2 Future
DWS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.36% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.72%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.99, DWS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 69.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DWS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.73.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 77.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.11.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DWS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 81.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 81.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DWS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DWS may justify a higher PE ratio.
DWS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.67, 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
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
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 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
FRA:DWS (7/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.45
+0.15 (+0.29%)
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 Cap10.49B
Analysts74.44
Price Target50.58 (-3.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)47.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)89.43%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)24.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)89.43%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)12.87%
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)2.22%
PT rev (3m)5.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 | ||
| P/S | 3.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)4.47
Fwd EY8.53%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.76%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)3.15
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 | 2.54 |
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)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%34.09%
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%101.03%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.72%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year21.96%
EBIT Next 3Y10.6%
EBIT Next 5Y6.5%
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%