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

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

19.952 EUR
+0.04 (+0.22%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 3:30:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SOBA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SOBA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
  • In the past year SOBA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SOBA reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • SOBA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 Return On Assets of 5.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOBA outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of SOBA (20.02%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.98%, SOBA is not doing good in the industry: 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SOBA is below the industry average of 8.42%.
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.81%, SOBA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOBA has grown nicely.
  • SOBA's Operating Margin of 19.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOBA outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOBA is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SOBA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • SOBA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that SOBA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SOBA's Altman-Z score of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOBA is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • SOBA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.99. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SOBA would need 6.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SOBA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.99. This is in the better half of the industry: SOBA outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
  • SOBA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • SOBA has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 6.99
Altman-Z 0.85
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.
  • SOBA's Current ratio of 1.01 is amongst the best of the industry. SOBA outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • SOBA has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a bad value and indicates that SOBA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SOBA's Quick ratio of 0.96 is amongst the best of the industry. SOBA outperforms 85.71% 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%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.79% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, SOBA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.56% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SOBA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.70% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.49%
EPS Next 2Y-0.05%
EPS Next 3Y3.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SOBA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSOBA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B 150B
SOBA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSOBA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.02, the valuation of SOBA can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOBA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SOBA is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. SOBA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38, the valuation of SOBA can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOBA is valued a bit cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOBA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say SOBA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.02
Fwd PE 10.38
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SOBA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SOBA is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.32
EV/EBITDA 6.29
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 2Y-0.05%
EPS Next 3Y3.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SOBA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.71%, which is a nice return.
  • SOBA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.26.
  • SOBA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.71%

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 2Y-0.05%
EPS Next 3Y3.36%
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 / SOBA.DE FAQ

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


Can you provide the valuation status for AT&T INC?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for AT&T INC?

AT&T INC (SOBA.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 11.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.5.


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%.