FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock
28.02 EUR
-0.06 (-0.21%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FNTN. FNTN was compared to 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. FNTN has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FNTN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth FNTN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make FNTN a good candidate 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.
In the past 5 years FNTN has always been profitable.
FNTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FNTN has a better Return On Assets (8.44%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FNTN has a Return On Equity of 18.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.08%, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.45%. This 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
FNTN's Profit Margin of 10.81% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FNTN (17.15%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FNTN (41.26%) is better than 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FNTN 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
An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that FNTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.92, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FNTN (1.86) is better than 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FNTN (0.26) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC2.48
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
FNTN has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FNTN is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
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 worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 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
FNTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 60.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.90% on average over the past years.
FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.62%.
FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.31% yearly.
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
FNTN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.39% yearly.
FNTN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.62% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.47, FNTN is valued correctly.
FNTN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FNTN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of FNTN can be described as reasonable.
FNTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FNTN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies 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 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FNTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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.
FNTN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)1.95
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.
FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.87. FNTN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies 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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
28.02
-0.06 (-0.21%)
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 Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.7 (16.7%)
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 | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 | ||
| 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)2.08
EY7.42%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY8.92%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.84%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY12.05%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)1.95
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 | 2.92 |
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC2.48
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%.