DWS Group DWS.DE
GermanyFinancial Services · Asset ManagementXetra · EUR
71.83 EUR (+6.8%)
14 analysts
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DWS Group is a German asset manager offering a wide range of investment products across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and ESG solutions for institutional and retail clients globally.
Listed on Xetra · Symbol DWS.DE · ETR: DWS · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.8
- ✓Attractive dividend7.9
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.3
- !Risks to watch5.1
- !Somewhat demanding valuation5.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsMaintain a position in DWS, as it combines solid quality and reasonable valuation, although regulatory risk and the lack of clear catalysts limit the potential for short-term re-rating.
DWS presents solid fundamentals with an ROE of 14.03%, operating margins of 20.04%, and earnings growth of 10.70%, supporting its financial health and quality. Its valuation is reasonable (P/E 13.21) and it offers an attractive dividend yield of 3.95%, with strong momentum of 45.31% over the past year.
The main risk for DWS is regulatory, given the ongoing scrutiny of its ESG products and compliance with European regulations, which could affect its reputation and asset inflows.
Context and risks
DWS Group, as an asset manager domiciled in Germany, operates under a strict European regulatory framework (MiFID II, AIFMD) and is exposed to ongoing scrutiny over the marketing of ESG products, a key area of its business. This governance and regulatory risk, moderate in its home country, justifies a downward adjustment to the risk profile.
Is DWS Group stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and Price / book, it trades in line with the Financial Services median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 13.2 | 13.7 | −4% |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.0 | 10.1 | −31% |
| Price / book | 1.8 | 1.9 | −3% |
| Price / sales | 2.8 | 3.5 | −19% |
Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.4 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).
Average analyst target: 71.83 EUR, +6.8% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (8.2% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 13.2
- Forward P/E
- 12.2
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.0
- Price / book
- 1.8
- Price / sales
- 2.8
- PEG
- 1.75
- Market cap
- 13.5B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 10.1B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 14.0%
- ROA
- 7.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 12.5%
- Gross margin
- 48.7%
- Operating margin
- 20.0%
- Net margin
- 21.2%
- Free cash flow
- 818.1M EUR
- FCF yield
- 6.1%
- Cash conversion
- 57%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 163.0M EUR
- Net debt
- −3.4B EUR
- Cash
- 3.6B EUR
- EBITDA
- 1.4B EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −2.35
- Debt / equity
- 2.17
- Current ratio
- 1.22
- Quick ratio
- 1.09
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +8.8%
- Earnings growth
- +10.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- 5.09 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 5.51 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 4.5%
- Payout
- 58.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.19
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (14)
- Target price
- 71.83 EUR
- 52-week range
- 50.20 – 78.75
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Is DWS Group stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and Price / book, it trades in line with the Financial Services median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.4 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 71.83 EUR, +6.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does DWS Group get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.7 out of 10, rank 374 of 2,130 (better than 80% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.8) and its weakest, Risk & Context (5.1). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is DWS Group's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 13.2: the share price equals 13.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Financial Services median is 13.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 12.2.
How much is DWS Group worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 13.5B EUR.
Does DWS Group pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 4.46% and it pays out 59% of its earnings.
How has DWS Group stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 27.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 50.20 and 78.75 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of DWS Group?
14 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 71.83 EUR (+6.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.