FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:FNTN • DE000A0Z2ZZ5
30.71 EUR
+0.33 (+1.09%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
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 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 This makes FNTN very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- FNTN had positive earnings in the past year.
- FNTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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's Return On Assets of 8.44% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of FNTN (18.29%) is better than 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
- 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 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for FNTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- FNTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- FNTN has an Altman-Z score of 3.02. This indicates that FNTN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FNTN has a Altman-Z score of 3.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. FNTN outperforms 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.86, FNTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that FNTN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 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 | 3.02 |
ROIC/WACC2.42
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that FNTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FNTN (0.68) is worse than 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.
- The Quick ratio of FNTN (0.64) is worse than 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
- 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.
- 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 8.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Y17.16%
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y8%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.47, the valuation of FNTN can be described as correct.
- FNTN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FNTN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.46 indicates a correct valuation of FNTN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FNTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. FNTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FNTN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FNTN is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FNTN is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
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)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.95
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FNTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, 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 1.83, FNTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
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.
DP-78.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.88%
EPS Next 3Y8%
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 13.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.48.
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 17.16% in the next year.