DWS Group GmbH KGaAXSWX:DWS 83 Gross Margin % is 43.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 47.55. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DWS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 65.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DWS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.39 Med: 47.55 Max: 69.7
Current: 42.39
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of DWS Group GmbH KGaA was 69.70%. The lowest was 42.39%. And the median was 47.55%.
XSWX:DWS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.52% of 554
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 58.335
vs XSWX:DWS: 42.39
DWS Group GmbH KGaA had a gross margin of 43.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DWS Group GmbH KGaA was 0.40% per year.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
DWS Group GmbH KGaA had a gross margin of 43.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) has a Gross Margin % of 43.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.55. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.39 to 69.70. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #363 out of 554 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 43.22% is near median its 10-year median of 47.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.39 to a high of 69.70. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.34. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 43.22% is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #363 out of 554 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #363 out of 554 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.34. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 43.22% is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.39 to 69.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.55 vs. the industry median of 58.34, 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 Gross Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 58.34, based on 554 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 43.22% is 25.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 58.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 43.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.55. 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 (XSWX:DWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.21, compared to a current price of CHF57.65 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.55 and 25.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 58.34. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current Gross Margin % is 43.22% as of Mar. 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 CHF57.65 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.21.
GuruFocus considers DWS Group GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DWS:
Gross Margin %: 43.22% (near median its 10-year median of 47.55)
GF Value™: CHF48.21 vs. price of CHF57.65 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Asset Management median (#363 of 554)
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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