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AT&T INC (SOBA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SOBA - US00206R1023 - Common Stock

20.48 EUR
-0.45 (-2.13%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SOBA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. SOBA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SOBA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SOBA had positive earnings in the past year.
SOBA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SOBA reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SOBA had a positive operating cash flow.
SOBA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSOBA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

SOBA has a better Return On Assets (5.24%) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SOBA (20.02%) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
SOBA has a Return On Invested Capital (4.98%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOBA is below the industry average of 7.57%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.24%
ROE 20.02%
ROIC 4.98%
ROA(3y)1.35%
ROA(5y)1.32%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)4.74%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.76%
SOBA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSOBA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

SOBA has a better Profit Margin (17.81%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOBA has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 19.44%, SOBA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
SOBA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SOBA has a Gross Margin (59.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SOBA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.44%
PM (TTM) 17.81%
GM 59.67%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y-16.01%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y2.85%
GM growth 5Y2.22%
SOBA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSOBA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SOBA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOBA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SOBA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SOBA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SOBA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSOBA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
SOBA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSOBA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B

2.2 Solvency

SOBA has an Altman-Z score of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that SOBA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SOBA (0.86) is worse than 62.16% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SOBA is 6.99, which is on the high side as it means it would take SOBA, 6.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SOBA's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOBA outperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the high side and indicates that SOBA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.16, SOBA is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 6.99
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC6.61%
SOBA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSOBA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.3 Liquidity

SOBA has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that SOBA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SOBA (1.01) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that SOBA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOBA has a better Quick ratio (0.96) than 89.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.96
SOBA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSOBA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SOBA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.75%.
SOBA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.79% yearly.
SOBA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.98%.
SOBA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.75%
EPS 3Y-12.73%
EPS 5Y-8.79%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-3%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.56%
Sales Q2Q%1.64%

3.2 Future

SOBA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.70% yearly.
SOBA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.41%
EPS Next 2Y0.35%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%

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.
SOBA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSOBA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 50B 100B 150B
SOBA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSOBA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of SOBA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOBA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, SOBA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.57 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOBA.
72.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOBA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOBA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say SOBA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.31
Fwd PE 10.57
SOBA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSOBA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

SOBA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
SOBA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SOBA is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.55
EV/EBITDA 6.39
SOBA.DE Per share dataSOBA.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SOBA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.35%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SOBA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
SOBA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.29.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, SOBA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.47%

5.2 History

The dividend of SOBA decreases each year by -10.97%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
SOBA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSOBA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

SOBA pays out 37.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.01%
EPS Next 2Y0.35%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
SOBA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSOBA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B
SOBA.DE Dividend Payout.SOBA.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SOBA.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AT&T INC

FRA:SOBA (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.48

-0.45 (-2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners67.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap145.19B
Revenue(TTM)124.48B
Net Income(TTM)22.17B
Analysts78.82
Price Target25.29 (23.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.47%
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.97%
DP37.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Max EPS beat(2)2.87%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.97%
Max EPS beat(4)6.05%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.93%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.81%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.87%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.61%
PT rev (1m)-2.36%
PT rev (3m)-2.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.31
Fwd PE 10.57
P/S 1.37
P/FCF 8.55
P/OCF 4.18
P/B 1.54
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.39
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY8.84%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY9.46%
FCF(TTM)2.4
FCFY11.7%
OCF(TTM)4.91
OCFY23.95%
SpS14.94
BVpS13.29
TBVpS-10.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.24%
ROE 20.02%
ROCE 6.55%
ROIC 4.98%
ROICexc 5.27%
ROICexgc 12.06%
OM 19.44%
PM (TTM) 17.81%
GM 59.67%
FCFM 16.03%
ROA(3y)1.35%
ROA(5y)1.32%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)4.74%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.76%
ROICexc(3y)5.26%
ROICexc(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc(3y)12.3%
ROICexgc(5y)11.33%
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)6.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.35%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y-16.01%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y2.85%
GM growth 5Y2.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 6.99
Debt/EBITDA 2.83
Cap/Depr 98.92%
Cap/Sales 16.79%
Interest Coverage 3.62
Cash Conversion 90.13%
Profit Quality 90.02%
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.96
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score7
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)100.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.75%
EPS 3Y-12.73%
EPS 5Y-8.79%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y-7.41%
EPS Next 2Y0.35%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-3%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.56%
Sales Q2Q%1.64%
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.83%
EBIT Next Year98.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.57%
EBIT Next 5Y17.67%
FCF growth 1Y0.95%
FCF growth 3Y-11.18%
FCF growth 5Y-8.74%
OCF growth 1Y9.69%
OCF growth 3Y-2.6%
OCF growth 5Y-4.45%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SOBA.DE.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AT&T INC (SOBA.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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AT&T INC (SOBA.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of AT&T INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AT&T INC (SOBA.DE) is 11.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


How sustainable is the dividend of AT&T INC (SOBA.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of AT&T INC (SOBA.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.01%.