DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (As of Mar. 2026) — 98% Below Median


XSWX:DWS DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:DWS
83 GF Score
Price CHF57.65
GF Value CHF48.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is DWS Group GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage?

DWS Group GmbH KGaA XSWX:DWS 83 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 55.71. 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 476 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 210083.82% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF308 Mil. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil. DWS Group GmbH KGaA has no debt. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

(1) Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XSWX:DWS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 43.13
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


DWS Group GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:DWS) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


DWS Group GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage Related Terms


DWS Group GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage 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: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage Chart

DWS Group GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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DWS Group GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:DWS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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DWS Group GmbH KGaA Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Expense was CHF-17 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF1,160 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF141 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1159.891/-16.796
=69.06

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Expense was CHF0 Mil. Its Operating Income was CHF308 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0 Mil.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA had no debt (1).

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 55.71. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.68 to 69.06. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 476 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Interest Coverage too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 98% below median its 10-year median of 55.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.68 to a high of 69.06. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 476 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 476 companies for Interest Coverage. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 43.13. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.68 to 69.06 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 43.13, based on 476 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 43.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 55.71. 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 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 55.71. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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:

  • Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (98% below median its 10-year median of 55.71)
  • GF Value™: CHF48.21 vs. price of CHF57.65 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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.


DWS Group GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Mainzer Landstrasse 11-17, Frankfurt am Main, HE, DEU, 60329
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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