ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:E4C - DE0005854343 - Common Stock
11.7 EUR
-0.1 (-0.85%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to E4C. E4C was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of E4C while its profitability can be described as average. E4C has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year E4C was profitable.
- In the past year E4C had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years E4C has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years E4C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- E4C's Return On Assets of 3.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. E4C outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
- E4C has a Return On Equity (8.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.31%, E4C is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- E4C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.52%. This is above the industry average of 8.25%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.52%) for E4C is well above the current ROIC(6.31%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 6.31% |
ROA(3y)27.23%
ROA(5y)18.28%
ROE(3y)40.57%
ROE(5y)29.3%
ROIC(3y)12.52%
ROIC(5y)12.88%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of E4C (1.73%) is worse than 61.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of E4C has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 2.51%, E4C is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of E4C has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 29.92%, E4C is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- E4C's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.73% | ||
| GM | 29.92% |
OM growth 3Y-38.84%
OM growth 5Y7.21%
PM growth 3Y-29.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.21%
GM growth 5Y-6.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- E4C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for E4C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- E4C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, E4C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that E4C is not too dependend on debt financing.
- E4C has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. E4C outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- E4C has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that E4C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- E4C has a Current ratio (0.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that E4C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.83, E4C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 195.26% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, E4C shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -27.40% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.40% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, E4C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)195.26%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%551.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y6.9%
Sales Q2Q%14.2%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, E4C will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.87% on average per year.
- E4C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-76.92%
EPS Next 2Y57.87%
EPS Next 3Y42.73%
EPS Next 5Y34.87%
Revenue Next Year9.94%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.25%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.71, which indicates a correct valuation of E4C.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of E4C indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: E4C is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- E4C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.15, the valuation of E4C can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of E4C indicates a rather cheap valuation: E4C is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- E4C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, E4C is valued a bit cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- E4C's earnings are expected to grow with 42.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.87%
EPS Next 3Y42.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- E4C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, E4C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- E4C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of E4C grows each year by 29.30%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 82.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by E4C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- E4C's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.27%
EPS Next 2Y57.87%
EPS Next 3Y42.73%
FRA:E4C (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
11.7
-0.1 (-0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19/amc
Inst Owners0.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners62.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap41.18M
Revenue(TTM)119.89M
Net Income(TTM)2.01M
Analysts80
Price Target35.9 (206.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.3%
DP82.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-82.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 5.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY13.98%
FCF(TTM)-0.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY9.3%
SpS32.9
BVpS7.08
TBVpS2.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 8.05% | ||
| ROCE | 9.13% | ||
| ROIC | 6.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.69% | ||
| OM | 2.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.73% | ||
| GM | 29.92% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)27.23%
ROA(5y)18.28%
ROE(3y)40.57%
ROE(5y)29.3%
ROIC(3y)12.52%
ROIC(5y)12.88%
ROICexc(3y)28.29%
ROICexc(5y)24.77%
ROICexgc(3y)81.14%
ROICexgc(5y)66.54%
ROCE(3y)18.11%
ROCE(5y)18.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y14%
OM growth 3Y-38.84%
OM growth 5Y7.21%
PM growth 3Y-29.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.21%
GM growth 5Y-6.93%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)106.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.42%
Profit Quality(3y)30.31%
Profit Quality(5y)147.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)195.26%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%551.61%
EPS Next Y-76.92%
EPS Next 2Y57.87%
EPS Next 3Y42.73%
EPS Next 5Y34.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y6.9%
Sales Q2Q%14.2%
Revenue Next Year9.94%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.25%
EBIT growth 1Y56.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.91%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year213.89%
EBIT Next 3Y67.11%
EBIT Next 5Y48.97%
FCF growth 1Y-105.2%
FCF growth 3Y-62.21%
FCF growth 5Y-30.93%
OCF growth 1Y-74.37%
OCF growth 3Y-21.48%
OCF growth 5Y-5.59%
ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG / E4C.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for E4C stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to E4C.DE.
What is the valuation status of ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of E4C stock?
ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE) is 16.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.
Can you provide the financial health for E4C stock?
The financial health rating of ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE) is 3 / 10.