DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock
52.5 EUR
+0.3 (+0.57%)
Taking everything into account, DWS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DWS was compared to 113 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DWS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. DWS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! 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.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.77%, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.07% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS's Return On Equity of 10.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 60.18% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 72.57% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DWS is below the industry average of 8.16%.
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
DWS's Profit Margin of 27.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 75.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWS has grown nicely.
DWS has a better Operating Margin (33.88%) than 74.34% of its industry peers.
DWS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.11%, DWS belongs to the best 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
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 2.54 indicates that DWS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.54, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.68% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS (0.27) is better than 94.69% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DWS is not too dependend on debt financing.
DWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 86.73% 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 94.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.79 indicates that DWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.79, DWS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, DWS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DWS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.71% in the last year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.82, the valuation of DWS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.34% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.57), we can say DWS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of DWS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DWS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, DWS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
80.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DWS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DWS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 78.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.55 |
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.
DWS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.72
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, DWS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
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
58.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of DWS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.36%
EPS Next 2Y18.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
FRA:DWS (10/23/2025, 5:29:46 PM)
52.5
+0.3 (+0.57%)
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 Cap10.50B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)754.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target54.55 (3.9%)
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 | 13.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 | ||
| P/S | 3.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.55 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY7.24%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.72%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.52%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.75%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.72
Graham Number54.5
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.43%
ROICexgc 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)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%