DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (DWS.DE) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

56 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.49 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-1.56 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 56/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 56, quality 65, growth 36, balance sheet 72, cash quality 25, capital allocation 57, momentum 83. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's Altman Z-Score?

3.49, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.56 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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