DWS Group GmbH KGaA (CHIX:DWSD) Beneish M-Score: -2.06 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CHIX:DWSD DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA CHIX:DWSD
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What is DWS Group GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score?

DWS Group GmbH KGaA CHIX:DWSD 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DWSD with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 57.49% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:DWSd' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.16   Max: -1.54
Current: -2.06

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DWS Group GmbH KGaA was -1.54. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.16.


DWS Group GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score 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.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score Chart

DWS Group GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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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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CHIX:DWSD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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DWS Group GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of DWS Group GmbH KGaA for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.2106+0.528 * 0.9543+0.404 * 1.014+0.892 * 1.0883+0.115 * 0.9424
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8977+4.679 * 0.032357-0.327 * 0.9965
=-2.06

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €863 Mil.
Revenue was €4,337 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,127 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,049 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,775 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €148 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €55 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €680 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,770 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €151 Mil.
Net Income was €927 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €546 Mil.
Total Receivables was €655 Mil.
Revenue was €3,985 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,865 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,208 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,871 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €140 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €48 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €696 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,827 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €140 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(863 / 4337) / (655 / 3985)
=0.198985 / 0.164366
=1.2106

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1865 / 3985) / (2127 / 4337)
=0.468005 / 0.490431
=0.9543

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (2049 + 148) / 11775) / (1 - (2208 + 140) / 11871)
=0.813418 / 0.802207
=1.014

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=4337 / 3985
=1.0883

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(48 / (48 + 140)) / (55 / (55 + 148))
=0.255319 / 0.270936
=0.9424

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(680 / 4337) / (696 / 3985)
=0.15679 / 0.174655
=0.8977

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((151 + 3770) / 11775) / ((140 + 3827) / 11871)
=0.332994 / 0.334176
=0.9965

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(927 - 0 - 546) / 11775
=0.032357

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA has a M-score of -2.06 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.06 mean?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (CHIX:DWSD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.06 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #549 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #549 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #549 out of 955 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. 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 (CHIX:DWSD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.11, compared to a current price of €57.15 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (CHIX:DWSD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Jun. 25, 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 (CHIX:DWSD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DWS Group GmbH KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.15 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.11. GuruFocus considers DWS Group GmbH KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DWSD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.06
  • GF Value™: €53.11 vs. price of €57.15 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DWSD 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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