DWS Group GmbH KGaACHIX:DWSD 81 Operating Margin % is 43.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 31.56. 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 656 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks better than 58.54% on this metric.
DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DWSd'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.84 Med: 31.56 Max: 35.93
Current: 26.28
CHIX:DWSd's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.54% of 656
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.73
vs CHIX:DWSd: 26.28
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (CHIX:DWSd) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Operating Margin % Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating 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.
CHIX:DWSD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin % falls into.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin % 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 (CHIX:DWSD) has a Operating Margin % of 43.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 31.56. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.84 to 35.93. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #272 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's Operating Margin % too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 43.22% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 31.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.84 to a high of 35.93. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 43.22% is 158.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #272 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above 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 Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #272 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 43.22% is 158.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.84 to 35.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.56 vs. the industry median of 16.73, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has consistently been above 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 Operating Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.73, based on 656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Operating Margin % of 43.22% is 158.3% above 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current Operating Margin % is 43.22%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 31.56. 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 Operating Margin % is 43.22%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 31.56 and 158.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 16.73. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (CHIX:DWSD), the current Operating 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 (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:
Operating Margin %: 43.22% (37% above median its 10-year median of 31.56)
GF Value™: €53.11 vs. price of €57.15 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.3% above the Asset Management median (#272 of 656)
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.
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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