ORANGE (FTE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FTE - FR0000133308 - Common Stock
13.93 EUR
+0.23 (+1.68%)
Taking everything into account, FTE scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTE was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. FTE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTE was profitable.
In the past year FTE had a positive cash flow from operations.
FTE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FTE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FTE has a worse Return On Assets (0.93%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
FTE has a Return On Equity of 3.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTE outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.18%, FTE is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTE is below the industry average of 8.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 3.23% | ||
| ROIC | 4.18% |
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)5.2%
ROIC(5y)5.12%
1.3 Margins
FTE has a Profit Margin (2.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FTE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.01%, FTE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FTE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FTE has a Gross Margin (60.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.36% | ||
| GM | 60.96% |
OM growth 3Y4.37%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y559.53%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTE is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FTE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FTE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FTE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that FTE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.79, FTE is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FTE has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.23. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FTE would need 13.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FTE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (13.23) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that FTE has dependencies on debt financing.
FTE has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC4.71%
2.3 Liquidity
FTE has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that FTE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, FTE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that FTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, FTE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FTE have decreased strongly by -61.82% in the last year.
FTE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.51% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.27% in the past year.
FTE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.51%
EPS Q2Q%-161.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FTE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.74% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-23.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y5.74%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 43.53 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FTE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. FTE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.63 indicates a reasonable valuation of FTE.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FTE.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, FTE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FTE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.49%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.69, FTE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.57%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
210.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FTE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP210.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
FRA:FTE (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.93
+0.23 (+1.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.03B
Revenue(TTM)40.27B
Net Income(TTM)949.00M
Analysts79.23
Price Target15.58 (11.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.57%
DP210.12%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.66%
PT rev (3m)2.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.13 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY2.3%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.6%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY8.51%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY27.51%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.07
TBVpS-1.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 3.23% | ||
| ROCE | 5.93% | ||
| ROIC | 4.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.93% | ||
| OM | 11.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.36% | ||
| GM | 60.96% | ||
| FCFM | 7.82% |
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)5.2%
ROIC(5y)5.12%
ROICexc(3y)6.07%
ROICexc(5y)5.96%
ROICexgc(3y)13.08%
ROICexgc(5y)13.48%
ROCE(3y)7.38%
ROCE(5y)7.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.45%
OM growth 3Y4.37%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y559.53%
PM growth 5Y-3.58%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 332.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
F-Score6
WACC4.71%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)91.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.08%
Profit Quality(3y)157.74%
Profit Quality(5y)6330.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.51%
EPS Q2Q%-161.29%
EPS Next Y-23.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y5.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.49%
EBIT growth 3Y2.49%
EBIT growth 5Y0.59%
EBIT Next Year143.26%
EBIT Next 3Y37.13%
EBIT Next 5Y21.27%
FCF growth 1Y18.95%
FCF growth 3Y11.9%
FCF growth 5Y14.54%
OCF growth 1Y-10.11%
OCF growth 3Y-3.19%
OCF growth 5Y0.01%
ORANGE / FTE.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FTE.DE.
What is the valuation status for FTE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ORANGE (FTE.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ORANGE (FTE.DE) stock?
ORANGE (FTE.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is ORANGE?
The financial health rating of ORANGE (FTE.DE) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ORANGE (FTE.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ORANGE (FTE.DE) is expected to decline by -23.47% in the next year.