1&1 AG (1U1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:1U1 • DE0005545503
26.85 EUR
-0.05 (-0.19%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
Taking everything into account, 1U1 scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1U1 was compared to 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. While 1U1 seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 1U1 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1U1 had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 1U1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1U1 has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1U1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.49%, 1U1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 2.05%, 1U1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1U1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.74%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1U1 underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 1U1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.27%. This is below the industry average of 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.49% | ||
| ROE | 2.05% | ||
| ROIC | 1.74% |
ROA(3y)3.92%
ROA(5y)4.05%
ROE(3y)5.14%
ROE(5y)5.41%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 3.13%, 1U1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1U1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1U1 has a worse Operating Margin (4.85%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 1U1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1U1 has a worse Gross Margin (22.91%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- 1U1's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 22.91% |
OM growth 3Y-16.29%
OM growth 5Y-11.93%
PM growth 3Y-17.91%
PM growth 5Y-12.43%
GM growth 3Y-4.76%
GM growth 5Y-3.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1U1 is destroying value.
- 1U1 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1U1 remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1U1 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- 1U1 has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. This is not the best score and indicates that 1U1 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.55, 1U1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1U1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.73. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1U1 would need 7.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 1U1 has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.73) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 1U1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 1U1's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is amongst the best of the industry. 1U1 outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that 1U1 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- 1U1's Current ratio of 2.93 is amongst the best of the industry. 1U1 outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- 1U1 has a Quick Ratio of 2.81. This indicates that 1U1 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1U1 has a better Quick ratio (2.81) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- 1U1 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.58%.
- Measured over the past years, 1U1 shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.46% in the past year.
- 1U1 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.58%
EPS 3Y-17.28%
EPS 5Y-10.76%
EPS Q2Q%-38.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%0.85%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-24.78%
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%
EPS Next 5Y15.19%
Revenue Next Year-0.51%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y0.77%
Revenue Next 5Y0.87%
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.
- 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
- 1U1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.38.
- 1U1's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, 1U1 is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.82, 1U1 is valued on the expensive side.
- 1U1's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1U1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say 1U1 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1U1, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 1U1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1U1 is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- 1U1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
- 1U1's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.23.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, 1U1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 6.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1U1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.93%
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%
1&1 AG / 1U1.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1U1.DE.
What is the valuation status of 1&1 AG (1U1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to 1&1 AG (1U1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is 1&1 AG (1U1.DE) stock?
1&1 AG (1U1.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is 1&1 AG?
The financial health rating of 1&1 AG (1U1.DE) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for 1&1 AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of 1&1 AG (1U1.DE) is expected to decline by -24.78% in the next year.