VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:VODI • GB00BH4HKS39
1.239 EUR
+0.01 (+0.94%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VODI. VODI was compared to 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. VODI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VODI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- VODI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VODI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years VODI 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VODI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VODI has a worse Return On Assets (-3.24%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- VODI has a worse Return On Equity (-7.90%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- VODI has a Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VODI is below the industry average of 6.49%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) for VODI is above the 3 year average (2.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.63%
ROIC(5y)2.71%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.19%, VODI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VODI has declined.
- VODI has a Gross Margin of 33.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VODI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VODI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.43% |
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y-6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VODI is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VODI has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for VODI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VODI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VODI has an Altman-Z score of -0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that VODI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VODI has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.85) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- VODI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.72. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VODI would need 6.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VODI (6.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VODI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating VODI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VODI (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC4.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that VODI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- VODI has a better Current ratio (1.26) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that VODI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.23, VODI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.33% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.66% on average over the past years.
- VODI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.99%.
- VODI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y5.66%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- VODI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.11%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y2.64%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.49, VODI is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VODI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, VODI is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.80, the valuation of VODI can be described as correct.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VODI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, VODI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VODI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VODI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VODI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)2.74
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VODI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- VODI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.28. VODI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VODI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VODI decreases each year by -4.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- VODI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-27.44%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
VODAFONE GROUP PLC / VODI.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VODI.DE.
What is the valuation status of VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) stock?
VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of VODAFONE GROUP PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) is 15.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.06.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VODI stock?
The dividend rating of VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.44%.