FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock
28.5 EUR
+0.18 (+0.64%)
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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make FNTN suitable 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.
- 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.
- FNTN's Return On Equity of 18.29% is amongst the best of the industry. FNTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- FNTN has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FNTN outperforms 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 last Return On Invested Capital (16.08%) for FNTN is above the 3 year average (9.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for FNTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FNTN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FNTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. 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 (2.93) 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.
- 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.
- 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 | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC2.44
WACC6.6%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: FNTN underperforms 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's Quick ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FNTN is outperformed by 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.
- 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%.
- Measured over the past years, FNTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.31% on average per year.
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.
- FNTN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.30% yearly.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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 12.50, 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.
- FNTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.52, which indicates a very decent valuation of FNTN.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FNTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FNTN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 |
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 | 9.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.63 |
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)0.72
PEG (5Y)1.81
EPS Next 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FNTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.81%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.31, FNTN pays a better dividend. On top of this FNTN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.81% |
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 2Y9.06%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
FRA:FNTN (1/19/2026, 5:29:58 PM)
28.5
+0.18 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
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 Cap3.39B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.09 (12.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.81% |
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)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY8%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.66%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY11.85%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)1.81
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 | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC6.6%
ROIC/WACC2.44
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 12.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.3.
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.