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DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DWS - DE000DWS1007 - Common Stock

56.3 EUR
+0.25 (+0.45%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

DWS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 117 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make DWS suitable for value and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DWS had positive earnings in the past year.
DWS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DWS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DWS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DWS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDWS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.77%, DWS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.83% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS has a Return On Equity (10.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.96%, DWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% 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 8.62%.
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 RankSector 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%
DWS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDWS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

DWS has a better Profit Margin (27.35%) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
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 75.83% 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's Gross Margin of 93.11% is amongst the best of the industry. DWS outperforms 92.50% 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 RankSector 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%
DWS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDWS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DWS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
DWS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDWS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DWS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDWS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

DWS has an Altman-Z score of 2.65. 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 2.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DWS outperforms 73.33% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DWS (0.27) is better than 97.50% 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.
DWS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Altman-Z 2.65
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
DWS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDWS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

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 Current ratio of 5.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. DWS outperforms 92.50% 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.
DWS has a better Quick ratio (5.79) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.79
Quick Ratio 5.79
DWS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDWS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.44% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.33% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.44%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.07%

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 10.67% yearly.
DWS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y39.42%
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
EPS Next 5Y10.67%
Revenue Next Year10.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.3%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DWS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDWS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
DWS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDWS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.83 indicates a correct valuation of DWS.
DWS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DWS is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
DWS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DWS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.54.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DWS indicates a rather cheap valuation: DWS is cheaper than 86.67% 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 23.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.83
Fwd PE 11.54
DWS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDWS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DWS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.44
EV/EBITDA 10.38
DWS.DE Per share dataDWS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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 16.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)2.72
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DWS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, 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 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%

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
DWS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDWS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
DWS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDWS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B
DWS.DE Dividend Payout.DWS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DWS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA

FRA:DWS (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

56.3

+0.25 (+0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners9.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.26B
Revenue(TTM)2.63B
Net Income(TTM)754.00M
Analysts73.33
Price Target58.6 (4.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%
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)-0.01%
PT rev (3m)8.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.83
Fwd PE 11.54
P/S 4.08
P/FCF 16.44
P/OCF 15.88
P/B 1.62
P/tB 3.29
EV/EBITDA 10.38
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY8.67%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY6.08%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY6.3%
SpS13.79
BVpS34.74
TBVpS17.11
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)2.72
Graham Number56.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.65
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)33.44%
EPS 3Y-5.69%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%32.53%
EPS Next Y39.42%
EPS Next 2Y21.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.87%
EPS Next 5Y10.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.07%
Revenue Next Year10.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.3%
EBIT growth 1Y49.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.66%
EBIT Next Year33.92%
EBIT Next 3Y14.35%
EBIT Next 5Y9.6%
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%

DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA / DWS.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DWS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DWS.DE.


What is the valuation status for DWS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) stock?

DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DWS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DWS GROUP GMBH & CO KGAA (DWS.DE) is expected to grow by 39.42% in the next year.