Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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XSWX:DB1 Deutsche Boerse AG XSWX:DB1
93 GF Score
Price CHF235.10
GF Value CHF208.81
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What is Deutsche Boerse AG Profitability Rank?

Deutsche Boerse AG XSWX:DB1 93 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DB1 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF208.81. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Deutsche Boerse AG has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Deutsche Boerse AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.56%. As of today, Deutsche Boerse AG's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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XSWX:DB1 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Deutsche Boerse AG Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Deutsche Boerse AG Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Deutsche Boerse AG has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Deutsche Boerse AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=802.773 / 1843.101
=43.56 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Deutsche Boerse AG has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Deutsche Boerse AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Deutsche Boerse AG's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Deutsche Boerse AG has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank compare to SPGI and CME?
Deutsche Boerse AG's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Deutsche Boerse AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Deutsche Boerse AG and its competitors. Deutsche Boerse AG's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Boerse AG stock overvalued right now?
Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) has a current Profitability Rank of 9. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF208.81, compared to a current price of CHF235.10 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Deutsche Boerse AG's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Deutsche Boerse AG (XSWX:DB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Boerse AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF235.10 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF208.81.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DB1:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF208.81 vs. price of CHF235.10 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deutsche Boerse AG Business Description

Address Mergenthalerallee 61, The Cube, Eschborn, Frankfurt, HE, DEU, 65760
Deutsche Börse is a financial exchange company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The company primarily generates revenue through its Eurex and Clearstream segments. Eurex allows for the trading and clearing of derivatives. Clearstream offers custody and settlement services for domestic and international securities, as well as collateral management services. Other segments are Xetra, which generates revenue through trading and clearing cash equities, STOXX (an index business), and several others.
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