DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (DWS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (DWS) has net assets worth €6.97 Billion EUR (≈ $8.15 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€11.13 Billion ≈ $13.02 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€4.16 Billion ≈ $4.87 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (DWS) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €6.97 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 62.6% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.73% |
| 5-Year Change | 10.8% |
| 10-Year Change | 21.07% |
| Growth Volatility | 4.39 |
DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA - Net Assets Trend (2014–2024)
This chart illustrates how DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (2014–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA from 2014 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (DWS) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €7.49 Billion ≈ $8.76 Billion |
-4.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | €7.82 Billion ≈ $9.14 Billion |
-0.14% |
| 2022-12-31 | €7.83 Billion ≈ $9.15 Billion |
+5.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | €7.45 Billion ≈ $8.70 Billion |
+10.10% |
| 2020-12-31 | €6.76 Billion ≈ $7.91 Billion |
-1.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | €6.85 Billion ≈ $8.01 Billion |
+4.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | €6.54 Billion ≈ $7.64 Billion |
+2.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | €6.37 Billion ≈ $7.44 Billion |
-1.94% |
| 2016-12-31 | €6.49 Billion ≈ $7.59 Billion |
+4.91% |
| 2015-12-31 | €6.19 Billion ≈ $7.23 Billion |
+8.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | €5.72 Billion ≈ $6.69 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 329100000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €3.29 Billion | 44.05% |
| Common Stock | €200.00 Million | 2.68% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €541.00 Million | 7.24% |
| Other Components | €3.44 Billion | 46.03% |
| Total Equity | €7.47 Billion | 100.00% |
DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Wuxi Lead Auto Equipment Co Ltd
SHE:300450
|
$12.66 Billion |
|
Permian Resources Corporation
NYSE:PR
|
$12.66 Billion |
|
Align Technology Inc
NASDAQ:ALGN
|
$12.66 Billion |
|
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHG:600436
|
$12.67 Billion |
|
Avery Dennison Corp
NYSE:AVY
|
$12.60 Billion |
|
Mapfre
MC:MAP
|
$12.60 Billion |
|
Ally Financial Inc
NYSE:ALLY
|
$12.59 Billion |
|
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.
IS:GARAN
|
$12.59 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 7,791,000,000 to 7,471,000,000, a change of -320,000,000 (-4.1%).
- Net income of 649,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,220,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 247,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €649.00 Million | +8.69% |
| Dividends Paid | €1.22 Billion | -16.33% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €247.00 Million | +3.31% |
| Other Changes | €4.00 Million | +0.05% |
| Total Change | €- | -4.11% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.58x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.91x to 1.58x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-31 | €30.90 | €59.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €32.40 | €59.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €31.80 | €59.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €32.60 | €59.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €34.15 | €59.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €33.66 | €59.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €37.11 | €59.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €39.00 | €59.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €38.96 | €59.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €37.41 | €59.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 8.69%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.29%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.34x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.59x
- Recent ROE (8.69%) is above the historical average (8.18%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7.43% | 18.28% | 0.15x | 2.71x | €-159.00 Million |
| 2016 | 6.98% | 19.21% | 0.15x | 2.37x | €-195.90 Million |
| 2017 | 11.75% | 30.54% | 0.22x | 1.77x | €111.00 Million |
| 2018 | 6.00% | 17.93% | 0.20x | 1.64x | €-260.90 Million |
| 2019 | 7.48% | 14.85% | 0.31x | 1.60x | €-172.00 Million |
| 2020 | 8.26% | 16.64% | 0.32x | 1.55x | €-117.20 Million |
| 2021 | 10.51% | 20.23% | 0.33x | 1.56x | €37.90 Million |
| 2022 | 7.62% | 15.22% | 0.34x | 1.46x | €-185.90 Million |
| 2023 | 7.07% | 14.20% | 0.33x | 1.50x | €-228.10 Million |
| 2024 | 8.69% | 16.29% | 0.34x | 1.59x | €-98.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $24,214,897,242
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -23.61%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (DWS) | €6.97 Billion | 7.43% | 0.60x | $12.63 Billion |
| China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. (0CI) | $223.16 Billion | 1.36% | 6.34x | $1.86 Billion |
| Quinsam Capital Corporation (0Q4) | $34.17 Million | 7.14% | 0.02x | $2.41 Million |
| tokentus investment AG (14D) | $11.34 Million | -20.03% | 0.03x | $7.49 Million |
| HELIOS FAIRFAX PARTNERS (3UD) | $544.31 Million | -9.33% | 0.20x | $92.04 Million |
| ALEXANDRIA PANKKIIRILIIKE (3ZL) | $30.32 Million | 12.70% | 0.32x | $104.59 Million |
| HAMILTON GLB.OPP.LS-0001 (5DS) | $8.86 Million | -3.21% | 0.04x | $26.89 Million |
| EAT WELL INVESTMENT GROUP (6BC0) | $16.23 Million | -72.31% | 3.04x | $18.57 Million |
| Victory Square Technologies Inc (6F6) | $13.25 Million | -182.62% | 0.83x | $47.76 Million |
| Noah Holdings Limited (6NO) | $10.43 Billion | 9.68% | 0.22x | $634.01 Million |
| CHINA RENAISSANCE HLDGS (6RN) | $7.91 Billion | 20.54% | 0.79x | $223.61 Million |
About DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA
DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA offers asset management services in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company's products and solutions cover equities, fixed income, cash, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity, as well as a range of sustainable investments. Within private equity, the firm specializes in co-investment, emerging markets, small and medium-si… Read more