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ORANGE (FTE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FTE - FR0000133308 - Common Stock

14.04 EUR
-0.1 (-0.71%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FTE. FTE was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. FTE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FTE was profitable.
In the past year FTE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FTE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FTE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

FTE has a Return On Assets (0.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FTE's Return On Equity of 3.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTE outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FTE (4.18%) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
FTE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.20%. This is below the industry average of 7.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.93%
ROE 3.23%
ROIC 4.18%
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)5.2%
ROIC(5y)5.12%
FTE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

FTE has a Profit Margin (2.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTE has declined.
The Operating Margin of FTE (11.01%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTE has grown nicely.
FTE's Gross Margin of 60.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTE outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
FTE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.01%
PM (TTM) 2.36%
GM 60.96%
OM growth 3Y4.37%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y559.53%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
FTE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTE is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FTE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FTE has more shares outstanding
FTE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FTE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFTE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
FTE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

FTE has an Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that FTE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.80, FTE is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FTE is 13.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take FTE, 13.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.23, FTE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
FTE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FTE has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF 13.23
Altman-Z 0.8
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC4.69%
FTE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

FTE has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that FTE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTE's Current ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTE outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that FTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FTE (0.86) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.86
FTE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FTE have decreased strongly by -61.82% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.51% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FTE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.27% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FTE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.51%
EPS Q2Q%-161.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.74% on average over the next years.
FTE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y5.74%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%

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.
FTE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
FTE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 43.87, the valuation of FTE can be described as expensive.
FTE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, FTE is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.73, which indicates a very decent valuation of FTE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTE to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say FTE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.87
Fwd PE 11.73
FTE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

79.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.85
EV/EBITDA 5.2
FTE.DE Per share dataFTE.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FTE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.73, FTE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.57%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
FTE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFTE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

210.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FTE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP210.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
FTE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
FTE.DE Dividend Payout.FTE.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTE.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ORANGE

FRA:FTE (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

14.04

-0.1 (-0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners46.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.32B
Revenue(TTM)40.27B
Net Income(TTM)949.00M
Analysts79.23
Price Target15.58 (10.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.32%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.57%
DP210.12%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
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)2.92%
PT rev (3m)6.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.87
Fwd PE 11.73
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 11.85
P/OCF 3.66
P/B 1.27
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.2
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY2.28%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.53%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY8.44%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY27.3%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.07
TBVpS-1.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.93%
ROE 3.23%
ROCE 5.93%
ROIC 4.18%
ROICexc 4.85%
ROICexgc 9.93%
OM 11.01%
PM (TTM) 2.36%
GM 60.96%
FCFM 7.82%
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)5.2%
ROIC(5y)5.12%
ROICexc(3y)6.07%
ROICexc(5y)5.96%
ROICexgc(3y)13.08%
ROICexgc(5y)13.48%
ROCE(3y)7.38%
ROCE(5y)7.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.45%
OM growth 3Y4.37%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y559.53%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF 13.23
Debt/EBITDA 2.93
Cap/Depr 89.16%
Cap/Sales 17.48%
Interest Coverage 3.74
Cash Conversion 82.64%
Profit Quality 332.03%
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 0.8
F-Score6
WACC4.69%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)91.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.08%
Profit Quality(3y)157.74%
Profit Quality(5y)6330.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.51%
EPS Q2Q%-161.29%
EPS Next Y-23.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y5.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.49%
EBIT growth 3Y2.49%
EBIT growth 5Y0.59%
EBIT Next Year143.26%
EBIT Next 3Y37.13%
EBIT Next 5Y21.27%
FCF growth 1Y18.95%
FCF growth 3Y11.9%
FCF growth 5Y14.54%
OCF growth 1Y-10.11%
OCF growth 3Y-3.19%
OCF growth 5Y0.01%

ORANGE / FTE.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for FTE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTE.DE.


What is the valuation status for FTE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ORANGE (FTE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ORANGE (FTE.DE) stock?

ORANGE (FTE.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is ORANGE?

The financial health rating of ORANGE (FTE.DE) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ORANGE (FTE.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ORANGE (FTE.DE) is expected to decline by -23.47% in the next year.