FREENET AG (FNTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FNTN - DE000A0Z2ZZ5 - Common Stock
29.28 EUR
+0.04 (+0.14%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FNTN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth FNTN also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes FNTN very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FNTN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FNTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FNTN has always been profitable.
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 has a better Return On Equity (18.29%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FNTN (16.08%) is better 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 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
FNTN has a better Operating Margin (17.15%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FNTN has grown nicely.
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 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FNTN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FNTN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
FNTN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FNTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.97, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.86, FNTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.64, FNTN is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past 5 years, FNTN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.90% on average per year.
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 8.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
EPS Next 5Y8.39%
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
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.
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
FNTN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.84.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FNTN is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.81, the valuation of FNTN can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FNTN is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, FNTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.81 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FNTN indicates a rather cheap valuation: FNTN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.83 |
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)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FNTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.72%, which is a nice return.
FNTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.33. 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 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.72% |
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 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
FRA:FNTN (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.28
+0.04 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.48B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)269.10M
Analysts77
Price Target32.48 (10.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.72% |
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)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)-0.67%
PT rev (3m)-2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.81 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.83 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY7.79%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY8.47%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.38%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY11.53%
SpS20.94
BVpS12.38
TBVpS-0.32
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.86
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 | 2.97 |
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 Y15.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
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 Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year51.22%
EBIT Next 3Y16.81%
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 15.91% 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%.