DWS Group GmbH KGaA (HAM:DWS) Net-Net Working Capital: €0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:DWS DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA HAM:DWS
7 GF Score
Price €70.45
GF Value €26.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is DWS Group GmbH KGaA Net-Net Working Capital?

DWS Group GmbH KGaA HAM:DWS -0.14% 7 Net-Net Working Capital is €0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:DWS with a GF Score™ of 7/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 201207.04% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00.

The industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:DWS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.19
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

DWS Group GmbH KGaA  (HAM:DWS) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


DWS Group GmbH KGaA Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


DWS Group GmbH KGaA Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

DWS Group GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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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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HAM:DWS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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DWS Group GmbH KGaA Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1078+0.75 * 693+0.5 * 0-4295
-0-20)/200.000
=-13.59

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-N/A
-0-0)/200.000
=N/A

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of €0.00 mean?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (HAM:DWS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.00. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 497 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 7/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #999999 out of 497 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.19. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Asset Management company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Asset Management companies is 6.19, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA For the Asset Management industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.00. 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 (HAM:DWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.80, compared to a current price of €70.45 — trading 162.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.00. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (HAM:DWS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.00 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 (HAM:DWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DWS Group GmbH KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.45 is trading 162.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.80. GuruFocus considers DWS Group GmbH KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:DWS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €0.00
  • GF Value™: €26.80 vs. price of €70.45 (162.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 7/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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