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FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

29.54 EUR
+0.14 (+0.48%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 10:24:02 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall FNTN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FNTN against 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. FNTN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
In the past year FNTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FNTN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FNTN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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

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.
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.
FNTN's Gross Margin of 41.26% is fine compared to the rest 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 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

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.
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

FNTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.97. 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 (2.97) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FNTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.86. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FNTN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.86 is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% 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.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 1.86
Altman-Z 2.97
ROIC/WACC2.48
WACC6.49%
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

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.
The Current ratio of FNTN (0.68) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, FNTN is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

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.
Looking at the last year, FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.62% in the last 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

FNTN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.08% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FNTN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
EPS Next 5Y8.08%
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y2.16%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
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 12.96, which indicates a correct valuation of FNTN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FNTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FNTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.94, which indicates a very decent valuation of FNTN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FNTN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FNTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.96
Fwd PE 11.94
FNTN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFNTN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FNTN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.72
EV/EBITDA 6.85
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.
FNTN has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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

FNTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.66%, which is a nice return.
FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. 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 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.66%

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

FNTN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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 (1/12/2026, 10:24:02 AM)

29.54

+0.14 (+0.48%)

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 Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.35 (9.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.66%
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)-0.4%
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 12.96
Fwd PE 11.94
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 9.72
P/OCF 8.75
P/B 2.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.85
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.28%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY11.43%
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 2.97
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)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 5Y8.08%
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 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year51.47%
EBIT Next 3Y16.87%
EBIT Next 5Y12.5%
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 12.96 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.