DWS Group GmbH KGaAXSWX:DWS 83 PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 0.96. 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 1,607 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 82.45% on this metric.
DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA stock PB Ratio (=1.65) is close to 10-year high of 1.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DWS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.96 Max: 1.71
Current: 1.71
During the past 12 years, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's highest PB Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.96.
XSWX:DWS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 82.45% of 1607
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs XSWX:DWS: 1.71
During the past 12 months, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of DWS Group GmbH KGaA was 5.00% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA PB Ratio Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) has a PB Ratio of 1.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #1325 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current PB Ratio of 1.66 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.71. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 1.66 is 74.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #1325 out of 1607 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 PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #1325 out of 1607 companies for PB Ratio. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 1.66 is 74.7% above this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.95, 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current PB Ratio of 1.66 is 74.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current PB Ratio is 1.66, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. 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 PB Ratio is 1.66, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 74.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current PB Ratio is 1.66 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 (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:
PB Ratio: 1.66 (73% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: CHF48.21 vs. price of CHF57.65 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% above the Asset Management median (#1325 of 1607)
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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