DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
53.35 EUR
-0.25 (-0.47%)
Taking everything into account, DWS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DWS was compared to 110 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 could make DWS a good candidate 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.
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
DWS has a Return On Assets of 6.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 82.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DWS (10.85%) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.96%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DWS is below the industry average of 8.35%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (27.35%) than 72.73% 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 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DWS (93.11%) is better than 94.55% 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
Compared to 1 year ago, DWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for DWS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.58 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.58, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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 94.55% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DWS (0.03) is better than 89.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.58 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DWS's Current ratio of 5.79 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 93.64% 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 Quick ratio of 5.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 93.64% 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.
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
DWS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.41% yearly.
DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.75%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.41%
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
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 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 14.04, 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 70.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say DWS is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.66 indicates a reasonable valuation of DWS.
80.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, DWS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.83 |
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 14.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)2.76
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.15.
DWS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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
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 3Y14.73%
FRA:DWS (9/22/2025, 5:29:45 PM)
53.35
-0.25 (-0.47%)
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 Cap10.67B
Analysts73.33
Price Target54 (1.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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)0.51%
PT rev (3m)9.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 | ||
| P/S | 3.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 3.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.83 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.42%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.64%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)2.76
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 | 2.58 |
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 Y34.75%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.03%
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year21.96%
EBIT Next 3Y10.6%
EBIT Next 5Y9.35%
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%