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DWS Group GmbH KGaAXSWX:DWS 77 Days Sales Outstanding is 41.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 53.49. 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 525 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks better than 58.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DWS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.05 Med: 53.49 Max: 68.01
Current: 37.95
During the past 12 years, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 68.01. The lowest was 18.05. And the median was 53.49.
XSWX:DWS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 58.1% of 525
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 45.74
vs XSWX:DWS: 37.95
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (14.30) to Jun. 2026 (41.72).
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:DWS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 41.72 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 53.49. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 18.05 to 68.01. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #220 out of 525 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.72 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 53.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.05 to a high of 68.01. The Asset Management industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.74. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 41.72 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #220 out of 525 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 Days Sales Outstanding compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #220 out of 525 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.74. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 41.72 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 18.05 to 68.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.49 vs. the industry median of 45.74, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for an Asset Management company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Asset Management companies is 45.74, based on 525 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.72 is 8.8% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.72, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 53.49. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 41.72. 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 Days Sales Outstanding is 41.72, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 53.49 and 8.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 45.74. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.72 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:
Days Sales Outstanding: 41.72 (22% below median its 10-year median of 53.49)
GF Value™: CHF24.70 vs. price of CHF69.80 (182.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% below the Asset Management median (#220 of 525)
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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