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DWS Group GmbH KGaAFRA:DWS +1.81%7 EV-to-EBIT is 8.88 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 8.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:DWS with a GF Score™ of 7/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks better than 52.42% on this metric.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (FRA:DWS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,000 Mil.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,480 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €13,145 Mil.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,480 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:DWS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.88 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.80. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.53 to 38.28. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #236 out of 496 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.88 is near median its 10-year median of 8.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 38.28. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.47. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 8.88 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #236 out of 496 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Group GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #236 out of 496 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.47. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 8.88 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.53 to 38.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.80 vs. the industry median of 9.47, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.47, based on 496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.88 is 6.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.80. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DWS Group GmbH KGaA (FRA:DWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.72, compared to a current price of €70.25 — trading 162.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.80 and 6.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.47. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (FRA:DWS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.88 as of Jul. 27, 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 (FRA:DWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DWS Group GmbH KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.25 is trading 162.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.72.
GuruFocus considers DWS Group GmbH KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DWS:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.88 (near median its 10-year median of 8.80)
GF Value™: €26.72 vs. price of €70.25 (162.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Asset Management median (#236 of 496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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