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DWS Group GmbH KGaAXSWX:DWS 77 Cash-to-Debt is 7.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 11.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DWS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.70. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,438 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks better than 51.67% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.35.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, DWS Group GmbH KGaAcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DWS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.15 Med: 11.32 Max: 33.68
Current: 7.35
During the past 12 years, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 33.68. The lowest was 6.15. And the median was 11.32.
XSWX:DWS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 51.67% of 1438
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.005
vs XSWX:DWS: 7.35
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 7.35 as of Jun. 2026. This is 35% below median its historical median of 11.32. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 6.15 to 33.68. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #695 out of 1438 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.35 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.15 to a high of 33.68. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 7.35 is 46.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #695 out of 1438 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #695 out of 1438 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 7.35 is 46.9% above this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 6.15 to 33.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.32 vs. the industry median of 5.01, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 5.01, based on 1,438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt of 7.35 is 46.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Cash-to-Debt is 7.35, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 11.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 7.35. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.70, compared to a current price of CHF69.80 — trading 182.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 7.35, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.32 and 46.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.01. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 7.35 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DWS Group GmbH KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF69.80 is trading 182.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.70.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DWS:
Cash-to-Debt: 7.35 (35% below median its 10-year median of 11.32)
GF Value™: CHF24.70 vs. price of CHF69.80 (182.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% above the Asset Management median (#695 of 1438)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Until 2018, DWS was fully owned by Deutsche Bank, which retains a 79% interest in DWS. DWS' home German market remains important, contributing roughly 40% of assets under management. The Europe, Middle East, and Africa region in total accounts for 70% of AUM, and the Americas contributes nearly all of the balance, with a small Asian presence. Assets from institutional clients make up 55% of overall AUM.
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