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DWS Group GmbH KGaAXSWX:DWS 77 Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.63. 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 1,628 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 71.62% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6,899 Mil. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF11,070 Mil.
Therefore, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DWS'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.63 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.62
During the past 12 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of DWS Group GmbH KGaA was 0.68. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.63.
XSWX:DWS's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 71.62% of 1628
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs XSWX:DWS: 0.62
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.42 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #1166 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Equity-to-Asset too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is near median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.68. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 0.62 is 25.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #1166 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #1166 out of 1628 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 0.62 is 25.3% below this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.42 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.83, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 25.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.63. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.62. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 25.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.62 (near median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: CHF24.70 vs. price of CHF69.80 (182.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% below the Asset Management median (#1166 of 1628)
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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