ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.79%.
As of today (2026-06-25), DWS Group GmbH KGaA's WACC % is 10.36%. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % is 12.80% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
DWS Group GmbH KGaA generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's WACC % is 10.36%. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % is 12.80% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
DWS Group GmbH KGaA generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA ROIC % Related Terms
DWS Group GmbH KGaA ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % 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 ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (XSWX:DWS) has a ROIC % of 12.79% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current ROIC % is 12.79%. The Asset Management industry median ROIC % is 1.20. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 12.79% is 970.3% above this industry median. 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 ROIC % compare to BLK and BX?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's ROIC % of 12.79% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.20. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 12.79% is 970.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROIC % among Asset Management companies is 1.20, based on 710 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current ROIC % of 12.79% is 970.3% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROIC % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current ROIC % is 12.79%. 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 ROIC % is 12.79% and 970.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.20. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current ROIC % is 12.79% 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 (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:
ROIC %: 12.79%
GF Value™: CHF48.21 vs. price of CHF57.65 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 970.3% above the Asset Management median
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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