DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DTE - DE0005557508 - Common Stock
27.54 EUR
+0.14 (+0.51%)
Overall DTE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DTE against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While DTE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DTE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DTE was profitable.
DTE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DTE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DTE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.20%, DTE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DTE (19.80%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
DTE has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DTE outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DTE is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.80%) for DTE is below the current ROIC(7.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 19.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.86% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)3.11%
ROE(3y)21.81%
ROE(5y)17.36%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
1.3 Margins
DTE has a better Profit Margin (10.20%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DTE has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.62%, DTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DTE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DTE (61.45%) is better than 67.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DTE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.2% | ||
| GM | 61.45% |
OM growth 3Y19.59%
OM growth 5Y10.99%
PM growth 3Y35.63%
PM growth 5Y15.06%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DTE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DTE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DTE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DTE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DTE has an Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that DTE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DTE has a Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DTE outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
DTE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.50. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DTE would need 6.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.50, DTE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DTE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.03. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DTE (2.03) is worse than 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC5.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DTE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.00, DTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
DTE has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that DTE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.93, DTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DTE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.60%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.58% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.6%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5Y12.65%
EPS Q2Q%17.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.08%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y13.84%
Revenue Next Year2.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.57, DTE is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DTE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DTE is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, DTE is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.34, DTE is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DTE.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DTE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say DTE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DTE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DTE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DTE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DTE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DTE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.36.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, DTE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DTE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.56%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.56%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
53.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DTE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of DTE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP53.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
FRA:DTE (12/23/2025, 10:34:09 AM)
27.54
+0.14 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap135.09B
Revenue(TTM)118.29B
Net Income(TTM)12.07B
Analysts84.8
Price Target38.13 (38.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.56%
DP53.3%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.03%
Min EPS beat(2)3.97%
Max EPS beat(2)10.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.81%
Min EPS beat(4)3.97%
Max EPS beat(4)10.21%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)17.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.8%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.76%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.29%
PT rev (1m)-1.44%
PT rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY8.11%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY15.86%
OCF(TTM)8.32
OCFY30.21%
SpS24.12
BVpS12.43
TBVpS-14.82
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number23.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 19.8% | ||
| ROCE | 10.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.69% | ||
| OM | 22.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.2% | ||
| GM | 61.45% | ||
| FCFM | 18.11% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)3.11%
ROE(3y)21.81%
ROE(5y)17.36%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.98%
ROICexc(5y)5.34%
ROICexgc(3y)13.68%
ROICexgc(5y)12.16%
ROCE(3y)7.94%
ROCE(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.18%
OM growth 3Y19.59%
OM growth 5Y10.99%
PM growth 3Y35.63%
PM growth 5Y15.06%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 177.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score8
WACC5.64%
ROIC/WACC1.39
Cap/Depr(3y)74.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.33%
Profit Quality(3y)146.72%
Profit Quality(5y)140.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.6%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5Y12.65%
EPS Q2Q%17.02%
EPS Next Y6.08%
EPS Next 2Y8.76%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y13.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
Revenue Next Year2.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%
EBIT growth 1Y11.12%
EBIT growth 3Y22.54%
EBIT growth 5Y19.35%
EBIT Next Year80.36%
EBIT Next 3Y26.46%
EBIT Next 5Y16.11%
FCF growth 1Y22.48%
FCF growth 3Y52.18%
FCF growth 5Y18.89%
OCF growth 1Y10.01%
OCF growth 3Y7.34%
OCF growth 5Y11.56%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG / DTE.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DTE.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG?
The financial health rating of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG-REG (DTE.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.3%.