DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:DWS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on DWS. This makes DWS very considerable for value 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.
DWS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
DWS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DWS has a better Return On Assets (5.47%) than 79.65% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.69%, DWS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.52% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: DWS outperforms 70.80% 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 8.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.85%) for DWS is above the 3 year average (4.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.69% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)5.13%
ROA(5y)5.49%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)8.43%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.70%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DWS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.95%, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.45% 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 (97.72%) is better than 95.58% 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 | 30.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.7% | ||
| GM | 97.72% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, DWS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, DWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.31, DWS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS is 0.22, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DWS, only 0.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS (0.22) is better than 97.35% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DWS (0.02) is better than 87.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
DWS has a Current Ratio of 8.22. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DWS (8.22) is better than 92.92% of its industry peers.
DWS has a Quick Ratio of 8.22. This indicates that DWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DWS's Quick ratio of 8.22 is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 92.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.90% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% in the past 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)15.9%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.93%
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 11.36% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.46% on average over the next years.
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 5Y2.46%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.84, the valuation of DWS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.82, DWS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.34, which indicates a very decent valuation of DWS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say DWS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued cheaper than 81.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DWS is valued cheaper than 84.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.04 |
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.
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 13.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)2.92
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, DWS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.20.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DWS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
187.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DWS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DWS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP187.98%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
FRA:DWS (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.68
-0.78 (-1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.74B
Analysts73.33
Price Target49.16 (0.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
Yearly Dividend6.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.81%
DP187.98%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.01%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.04%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.01%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.14%
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)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-0.48%
PT rev (3m)12.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.34 | ||
| P/S | 3.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.04 |
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY8.82%
FCF(TTM)3.38
FCFY6.93%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY7.24%
SpS13.14
BVpS37.35
TBVpS18.09
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)2.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.69% | ||
| ROCE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.11% | ||
| OM | 30.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.7% | ||
| GM | 97.72% | ||
| FCFM | 25.69% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
F-Score7
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%33.82%
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y16.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.93%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
EBIT growth 1Y34.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year31.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.51%
EBIT Next 5Y7.28%
FCF growth 1Y48.68%
FCF growth 3Y-2.97%
FCF growth 5Y11.83%
OCF growth 1Y33.52%
OCF growth 3Y-3.44%
OCF growth 5Y10.09%