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FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock

29.58 EUR
-0.1 (-0.34%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FNTN scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make FNTN a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FNTN was profitable.
FNTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FNTN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FNTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FNTN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFNTN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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.
FNTN has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.08%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FNTN 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 RankSector 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%
FNTN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFNTN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of FNTN (10.81%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.15%, FNTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.26%, FNTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FNTN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FNTN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFNTN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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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
Compared to 1 year ago, FNTN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FNTN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFNTN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FNTN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFNTN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that FNTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.99, FNTN belongs to the best 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.
FNTN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.86) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that FNTN is not too dependend on debt financing.
FNTN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: FNTN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 1.86
Altman-Z 2.99
ROIC/WACC2.47
WACC6.5%
FNTN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFNTN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying 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.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.64
FNTN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFNTN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FNTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.53%, which is quite good.
FNTN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.90% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.62% in the last year.
FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.31% yearly.
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

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 2.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.16%
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.
FNTN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFNTN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
FNTN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFNTN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.97, which indicates a correct valuation of FNTN.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.96 indicates a reasonable valuation of FNTN.
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 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.97
Fwd PE 11.96
FNTN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFNTN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FNTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FNTN is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FNTN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FNTN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.74
EV/EBITDA 6.91
FNTN.DE Per share dataFNTN.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FNTN's 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)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.88
EPS Next 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.71%, FNTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, 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 1.94, FNTN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.71%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
FNTN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFNTN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of FNTN are negative and hence is the payout ratio. FNTN will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-78.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
FNTN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFNTN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

FREENET AG

FRA:FNTN (1/7/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

29.58

-0.1 (-0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners33.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.35 (9.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.71%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
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)-0.18%
PT rev (3m)-2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.97
Fwd PE 11.96
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 9.74
P/OCF 8.76
P/B 2.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.91
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY7.71%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.27%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY11.42%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.88
Graham Number25.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.99
F-Score7
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC2.47
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 Y17.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
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 Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year51.47%
EBIT Next 3Y16.87%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for FREENET AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FREENET AG (FNTN.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) stock?

FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) is 12.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.39.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FNTN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) is expected to grow by 17.37% in the next year.