FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock
28.15 EUR
-0.03 (-0.11%)
Overall FNTN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FNTN against 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. FNTN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on FNTN. FNTN also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, FNTN could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FNTN was profitable.
In the past year FNTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FNTN has been profitable.
FNTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.44%, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.29%, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.08%, FNTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FNTN is above the industry average of 6.55%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.45%) for FNTN is below the current ROIC(16.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 18.29% | ||
| ROIC | 16.08% |
ROA(3y)4.72%
ROA(5y)6.35%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)15.2%
ROIC(3y)9.45%
ROIC(5y)8.82%
1.3 Margins
FNTN's Profit Margin of 10.81% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FNTN's Operating Margin of 17.15% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.26%, FNTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.81% | ||
| GM | 41.26% |
OM growth 3Y9.56%
OM growth 5Y8.4%
PM growth 3Y8.72%
PM growth 5Y8.88%
GM growth 3Y5.54%
GM growth 5Y5.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FNTN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FNTN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FNTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FNTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FNTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is not the best score and indicates that FNTN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FNTN has a better Altman-Z score (2.92) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.86. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FNTN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.86) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FNTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FNTN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FNTN (0.68) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FNTN has a Quick ratio of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: FNTN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for FNTN is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FNTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.53%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.90% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.62% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.53%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FNTN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.13%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.62%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.35 indicates a correct valuation of FNTN.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FNTN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
FNTN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.26.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FNTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: FNTN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FNTN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FNTN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FNTN is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FNTN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.29%, FNTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.93. FNTN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, FNTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FNTN has a limited annual growth rate of 2.99%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
FNTN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
FNTN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-78.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.13%
FRA:FNTN (11/26/2025, 9:57:03 AM)
28.15
-0.03 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.35B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.41 (15.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.99%
DP-78.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.03%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.92%
Max EPS beat(4)6.01%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-17.58%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.68%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.2%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.38%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.59%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.6%
PT rev (1m)-2.54%
PT rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.34 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY8.88%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.79%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY12%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.79
Graham Number25.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 18.29% | ||
| ROCE | 20.3% | ||
| ROIC | 16.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 87.13% | ||
| OM | 17.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.81% | ||
| GM | 41.26% | ||
| FCFM | 14.51% |
ROA(3y)4.72%
ROA(5y)6.35%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)15.2%
ROIC(3y)9.45%
ROIC(5y)8.82%
ROICexc(3y)10.55%
ROICexc(5y)10.11%
ROICexgc(3y)47.12%
ROICexgc(5y)42.47%
ROCE(3y)11.93%
ROCE(5y)11.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.61%
OM growth 3Y9.56%
OM growth 5Y8.4%
PM growth 3Y8.72%
PM growth 5Y8.88%
GM growth 3Y5.54%
GM growth 5Y5.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
F-Score7
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC2.5
Cap/Depr(3y)23.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)257.35%
Profit Quality(5y)197.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.53%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y18.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.13%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.62%
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year50.68%
EBIT Next 3Y16.94%
EBIT Next 5Y12.82%
FCF growth 1Y5.51%
FCF growth 3Y0.83%
FCF growth 5Y0.49%
OCF growth 1Y-0.24%
OCF growth 3Y0.32%
OCF growth 5Y0.35%
FREENET AG / FNTN.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FREENET AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FNTN.DE.
What is the valuation status of FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FREENET AG (FNTN.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FREENET AG?
FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FREENET AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) is expected to grow by 18.91% in the next year.
Is the dividend of FREENET AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -78.19%.