DWS Group GmbH KGaAXSWX:DWS 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.80. 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 1,113 Asset Management companies, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 50.76% on this metric.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DWS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6 Med: 6.8 Max: 13.07
Current: 6.45
During the past 12 years, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's highest Yield on Cost was 13.07. The lowest was 4.60. And the median was 6.80.
XSWX:DWS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 50.76% of 1113
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs XSWX:DWS: 6.45
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:DWS vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.60 to 13.07. According to the industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #565 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is DWS Group GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.45 is near median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 13.07. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.46. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 6.45 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #565 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DWS Group GmbH KGaA ranks #565 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places DWS Group GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.46. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's value of 6.45 is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DWS Group GmbH KGaA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.60 to 13.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 6.46, DWS Group GmbH KGaA has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.46, based on 1,113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.45 is 0.2% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on DWS Group GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DWS Group GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.80. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 0.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.46. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XSWX:DWS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.45 (near median its 10-year median of 6.80)
GF Value™: CHF48.21 vs. price of CHF57.65 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Asset Management median (#565 of 1113)
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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