FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock
28.02 EUR
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Overall FNTN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FNTN against 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FNTN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FNTN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth FNTN also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, FNTN could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FNTN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FNTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FNTN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FNTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.44%, FNTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.29%, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FNTN (16.08%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FNTN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.45%. This is above the industry average of 6.49%.
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
FNTN has a better Profit Margin (10.81%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FNTN has a better Operating Margin (17.15%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FNTN has a Gross Margin of 41.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: FNTN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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
FNTN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FNTN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FNTN has less shares outstanding
FNTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FNTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is not the best score and indicates that FNTN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FNTN has a better Altman-Z score (2.92) 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.
FNTN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.86. This is amongst the best in the industry. FNTN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
FNTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FNTN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FNTN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.68, FNTN is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 has a Quick ratio of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: FNTN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
FNTN does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 nice 17.53% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.90% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.62% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.53%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
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
FNTN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.29.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FNTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: FNTN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. FNTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.30, the valuation of FNTN can be described as 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.
FNTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FNTN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 9.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.57 |
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)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.78
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.00%, FNTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.81. FNTN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7% |
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 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
FRA:FNTN (12/9/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
28.02
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.48 (15.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7% |
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.03%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.92%
Max EPS beat(4)6.01%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-17.58%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.68%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.54%
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)-0.67%
PT rev (3m)-2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY8.14%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY8.85%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.84%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY12.05%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.78
Graham Number25.2
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 | 2.92 |
F-Score7
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC2.5
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)17.53%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y6.9%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
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 Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year51.22%
EBIT Next 3Y16.81%
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 15.91% 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%.