DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
52.35 EUR
-0.65 (-1.23%)
DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 113 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. DWS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally DWS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DWS could be worth investigating further for value and dividend and 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.
Each year in the past 5 years DWS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DWS has a better Return On Assets (6.77%) than 84.07% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.85%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DWS (5.96%) is better than 72.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DWS is below the industry average of 8.16%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 27.35%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.22% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DWS has a Operating Margin of 33.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 74.34% of its industry peers.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 93.11%, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The number of shares outstanding for DWS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
DWS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.56. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 71.68% 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.
DWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 94.69% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DWS (0.03) is better than 86.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
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 has a better Current ratio (5.79) than 94.69% of its industry peers.
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 94.69% 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 28.60%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 11.71% in the past year. This is quite good.
DWS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.33% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, DWS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.78, DWS is valued correctly.
DWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 74.34% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of DWS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say DWS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
79.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
DWS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 77.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
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)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, 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 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
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 3Y14.86%
FRA:DWS (10/21/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
52.35
-0.65 (-1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.47B
Analysts73.33
Price Target54.55 (4.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
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)1.02%
PT rev (3m)10.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.44 | ||
| P/S | 3.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 3.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY7.26%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.74%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.77%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.71
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 | 2.56 |
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%