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Deutsche Bank AG(DB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$32.57
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DB

10/16/2026: DB (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Deutsche Bank AG is a prominent global banking institution headquartered in Germany, offering a diverse array of services including corporate, investment, and private banking. The company has made notable progress through a multi-year restructuring program that has simplified its business model and strengthened its capital position. Its main growth opportunity lies in leveraging its improved efficiency to capture greater fee income from corporate and wealth management clients. However, the bank faces risks from intense global competition, evolving regulatory requirements, and sensitivity to European economic performance. It may best suit value-oriented investors who monitor the bank's progress in maintaining stable profitability and capital distribution against the backdrop of global market volatility.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential through strategic restructuring rather than rapid top-line expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on sustained positive market sentiment regarding European financial stability.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at a valuation relative to its book value that appeals to value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorMixed fitWhile dividends have been reinstated and grown, the bank's history of instability warrants caution for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe banking sector inherently carries market, credit, and regulatory risks that are not suitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highBanking stocks often reflect broader macroeconomic shifts, leading to significant price swings.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is sensitive to interest rate expectations and economic outlooks.
Competition risk (Global Investment Banking)HighIntense competition from US bulge-bracket firms limits pricing power in key segments.
Business qualityMediumThe bank has worked to improve its franchise quality after a period of intense restructuring.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend reliability is subject to capital requirements and regulatory approval.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful long-term performance requires disciplined execution of its strategic cost and revenue plans.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 82.28%
Avg. Invested days 55
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DB receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+105.9%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 76.6%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-8.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DB's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $46.6B (76.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is DB's strongest growth driver at +260.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+105.9%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-8.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 54.7% and approximately 90.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.71% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 0.00%
Highland Capital Management, LLC 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DB generates approximately $499 of gross profit, $160 of operating income, and $766 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.64%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DB has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 61.20B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.57
1Y Target Price 40.5
Price to earnings Ratio 8.57
1Y Target Price 40.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2.1M shares
Beta 1.04
52 Weeks Range 26.40 - 41.62
Updated Date 10/17/2026
52 Weeks Range 26.40 - 41.62
Updated Date 10/17/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.04%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.8

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Corporate BankTrade finance, cash management, and corporate lending.The bank acts as a central hub for large businesses to manage their global day-to-day finances.
Investment BankTrading of fixed income and currencies, and advisory services.Revenue is earned from market activities and helping companies raise capital or complete mergers.
Geography: EuropePrimary operations in Germany and the broader European market.The bank's health is closely tied to the economic performance and regulatory environment of Europe.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 8.57
Forward PE 8.55
Enterprise Value -28.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.01
Enterprise Value -28.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.88B
Shares Floating 1.70B
Shares Outstanding 1.88B
Shares Floating 1.70B
Percent Insiders 8.71
Percent Institutions 54.75

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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