DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:DTE • DE0005557508
32.72 EUR
+0.09 (+0.28%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall DTE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DTE against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While DTE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DTE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DTE had positive earnings in the past year.
- DTE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years DTE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years DTE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 4.20%, DTE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- DTE has a better Return On Equity (19.80%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.86%, DTE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DTE is below the industry average of 8.33%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.86%) for DTE is above the 3 year average (5.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 19.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.86% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)3.11%
ROE(3y)21.81%
ROE(5y)17.36%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of DTE (10.20%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- DTE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.62%, DTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DTE has grown nicely.
- DTE's Gross Margin of 61.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DTE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DTE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.2% | ||
| GM | 61.45% |
OM growth 3Y19.59%
OM growth 5Y10.99%
PM growth 3Y35.63%
PM growth 5Y15.06%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DTE is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DTE has less shares outstanding
- DTE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- DTE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- DTE has an Altman-Z score of 1.13. This is a bad value and indicates that DTE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DTE has a Altman-Z score (1.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DTE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.50. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DTE would need 6.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- DTE's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DTE outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.03 is on the high side and indicates that DTE has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.03, DTE is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC5.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DTE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.00, DTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DTE (0.93) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DTE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.60%, which is quite good.
- DTE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.65% yearly.
- DTE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.58%.
- Measured over the past years, DTE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.6%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5Y12.65%
EPS Q2Q%17.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year2.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.12, the valuation of DTE can be described as correct.
- 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DTE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- DTE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.70, the valuation of DTE can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DTE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. DTE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DTE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DTE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DTE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- DTE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DTE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%.
- DTE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.14.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, DTE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DTE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.56%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.56%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 53.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DTE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of DTE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP53.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
FRA:DTE (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
32.72
+0.09 (+0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners31.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap160.50B
Revenue(TTM)118.29B
Net Income(TTM)12.07B
Analysts85.83
Price Target37.62 (14.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.56%
DP53.3%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.03%
Min EPS beat(2)3.97%
Max EPS beat(2)10.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.81%
Min EPS beat(4)3.97%
Max EPS beat(4)10.21%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)17.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.8%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.76%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.29%
PT rev (1m)-1.34%
PT rev (3m)-2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY6.8%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY13.35%
OCF(TTM)8.32
OCFY25.43%
SpS24.12
BVpS12.43
TBVpS-14.82
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number23.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 19.8% | ||
| ROCE | 10.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.69% | ||
| OM | 22.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.2% | ||
| GM | 61.45% | ||
| FCFM | 18.11% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)3.11%
ROE(3y)21.81%
ROE(5y)17.36%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.98%
ROICexc(5y)5.34%
ROICexgc(3y)13.68%
ROICexgc(5y)12.16%
ROCE(3y)7.94%
ROCE(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.18%
OM growth 3Y19.59%
OM growth 5Y10.99%
PM growth 3Y35.63%
PM growth 5Y15.06%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 177.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
F-Score8
WACC5.86%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)74.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.33%
Profit Quality(3y)146.72%
Profit Quality(5y)140.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.6%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5Y12.65%
EPS Q2Q%17.02%
EPS Next Y6.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y9.73%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
Revenue Next Year2.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
EBIT growth 1Y11.12%
EBIT growth 3Y22.54%
EBIT growth 5Y19.35%
EBIT Next Year80.31%
EBIT Next 3Y26.33%
EBIT Next 5Y19.9%
FCF growth 1Y22.48%
FCF growth 3Y52.18%
FCF growth 5Y18.89%
OCF growth 1Y10.01%
OCF growth 3Y7.34%
OCF growth 5Y11.56%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG / DTE.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DTE.DE.
What is the valuation status of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG?
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) is 16.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.63.
How sustainable is the dividend of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.3%.