FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock
27.34 EUR
-0.54 (-1.94%)
Taking everything into account, FNTN scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FNTN was compared to 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. FNTN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally FNTN also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes FNTN very considerable 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.
FNTN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FNTN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FNTN has a better Return On Assets (8.44%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Return On Equity of 18.29% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Return On Invested Capital of 16.08% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
The Profit Margin of FNTN (10.81%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FNTN has a Operating Margin of 17.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 41.26%, FNTN is doing good in 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FNTN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FNTN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FNTN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.91 indicates that FNTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FNTN (2.91) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FNTN is 1.86, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FNTN, only 1.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.86, FNTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, FNTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
ROIC/WACC2.49
WACC6.47%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.68, FNTN is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that FNTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FNTN's Quick ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FNTN is outperformed by 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 60.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.90% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FNTN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.39% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.62% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.14 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.
FNTN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.94, the valuation of FNTN can be described as very reasonable.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FNTN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FNTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: FNTN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of FNTN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.02%, FNTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, FNTN pays a better dividend. On top of this FNTN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FNTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.02% |
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 (11/18/2025, 5:29:52 PM)
27.34
-0.54 (-1.94%)
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 Cap3.25B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.7 (19.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.02% |
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)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)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)-1.67%
PT rev (3m)-2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 9 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY7.61%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY9.14%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY11.11%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY12.35%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)1.91
Graham Number24.07
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 | 2.91 |
F-Score7
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC2.49
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)60%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.01%
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%.