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ORANGE (FTE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:FTE - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000133308 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

10.375  -0.03 (-0.24%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall FTE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FTE against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FTE while its profitability can be described as average. FTE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. FTE also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FTE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FTE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FTE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FTE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

FTE's Return On Assets of 2.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
FTE's Return On Equity of 7.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTE outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
FTE has a Return On Invested Capital (5.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FTE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.98%. This is below the industry average of 7.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.98%) for FTE is below the current ROIC(5.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.2%
ROE 7.3%
ROIC 5.4%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)2.13%
ROE(3y)4.42%
ROE(5y)7.03%
ROIC(3y)4.98%
ROIC(5y)5.09%
FTE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

FTE's Profit Margin of 5.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTE outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
FTE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.69%, FTE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTE has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.39%, FTE is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.69%
PM (TTM) 5.41%
GM 59.39%
OM growth 3Y-2.17%
OM growth 5Y1.03%
PM growth 3Y-21.97%
PM growth 5Y5.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
FTE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20 40 60

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FTE remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
FTE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FTE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFTE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
FTE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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.
The Altman-Z score of FTE (0.79) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
FTE has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FTE would need 12.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FTE's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTE is outperformed by 60.71% of its industry peers.
FTE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FTE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTE outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF 12.15
Altman-Z 0.79
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC3.95%
FTE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that FTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.94, FTE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that FTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FTE (0.91) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.91
FTE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FTE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 41.17%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.51% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FTE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.98% in the last year.
FTE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.17%
EPS 3Y-20.78%
EPS 5Y6.51%
EPS Q2Q%3.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y1.44%
Revenue growth 5Y1.29%
Sales Q2Q%-7.92%

3.2 Future

FTE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.96% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%
EPS Next 5Y2.96%
Revenue Next Year-8.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.19%

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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FTE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 10B 20B 30B 40B
FTE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.06, FTE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FTE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of FTE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.74, FTE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.06
Fwd PE 9.08
FTE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

89.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FTE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FTE is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.49
EV/EBITDA 3.92
FTE.DE Per share dataFTE.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.92%, FTE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FTE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.48.
FTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.92%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
FTE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFTE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

83.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FTE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP83.52%
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%
FTE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B
FTE.DE Dividend Payout.FTE.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTE.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ORANGE

FRA:FTE (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

10.375

-0.03 (-0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-24 2024-10-24
Earnings (Next)02-13 2025-02-13/amc
Inst Owners43.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.58B
Analysts81.48
Price Target12.93 (24.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.92%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
DP83.52%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.06
Fwd PE 9.08
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 7.49
P/OCF 2.5
P/B 0.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.92
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY11.01%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY13.36%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY40.01%
SpS15.96
BVpS11.81
TBVpS-0.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.2%
ROE 7.3%
ROCE 7.61%
ROIC 5.4%
ROICexc 6.34%
ROICexgc 13.02%
OM 13.69%
PM (TTM) 5.41%
GM 59.39%
FCFM 8.69%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)2.13%
ROE(3y)4.42%
ROE(5y)7.03%
ROIC(3y)4.98%
ROIC(5y)5.09%
ROICexc(3y)5.76%
ROICexc(5y)5.91%
ROICexgc(3y)12.71%
ROICexgc(5y)14.12%
ROCE(3y)7.04%
ROCE(5y)7.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.87%
OM growth 3Y-2.17%
OM growth 5Y1.03%
PM growth 3Y-21.97%
PM growth 5Y5.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF 12.15
Debt/EBITDA 2.6
Cap/Depr 86.7%
Cap/Sales 17.33%
Interest Coverage 4.94
Cash Conversion 77.25%
Profit Quality 160.66%
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 0.79
F-Score9
WACC3.95%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)97.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.73%
Profit Quality(3y)10466.8%
Profit Quality(5y)6311.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.17%
EPS 3Y-20.78%
EPS 5Y6.51%
EPS Q2Q%3.33%
EPS Next Y-8.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.9%
EPS Next 5Y2.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y1.44%
Revenue growth 5Y1.29%
Sales Q2Q%-7.92%
Revenue Next Year-8.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.76%
EBIT growth 5Y2.33%
EBIT Next Year115.93%
EBIT Next 3Y31.45%
EBIT Next 5Y17.93%
FCF growth 1Y16.29%
FCF growth 3Y0.59%
FCF growth 5Y17.78%
OCF growth 1Y-4.15%
OCF growth 3Y-1.72%
OCF growth 5Y4.86%