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FNTN.DE

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freenet AG · Communication Services · Germany · $3.2B · Avg Vol: $11M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
60
V
70
M
46
P/E (TTM)
10.9x
ROE
16.8%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
8.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

freenet has value V71 and quality Q59, but momentum at M44 is below the calibrated floor. A 2.7% forward-EPS cut is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

freenet AG is Germany's largest independent telecommunications provider, offering mobile communications, TV, and digital lifestyle services. The company's competitive moat lies in its capital-light, contract-based MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) model, which bypasses costly network infrastructure investments while retaining high-margin customers. Freenet is a highly cash-generative, defensive player valued by investors for its reliable dividend payouts.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.9B2.7B2.8B2.8B-1.5%3.0B3.4B3.5B12.0%
EPS0.761.512.392.6250.9%2.512.402.742.4%
Shares118.9M118.9M118.9M116.7M-1.8%118.0M
Debt1.1B885.1M793.0M943.2M-3.7%790.3M
Equity1.7B1.6B1.7B1.7B1.3%
Op CF450.1M452.7M421.7M461.6M0.8%443.8M
Inv CF-81.8M-62.9M-48.1M-232.3M
Fin CF-491.5M-410.5M-348.8M-358.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-3.0%
25.5526.4027.2628.1128.96Jun 16Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$28.10
RSI (14)
67.1
52W High
$35.62
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
60
ROIC
17.2%82.5
ROE
16.8%75.2
GP/Assets
20.6%42.0
Op. Margin
10.7%57.2
FCF/Assets
16.1%88.2
Piotroski
653.3
Int. Cover
14.4x57.6
D/E Ratio
0.44x38.7
Current Ratio
0.66x10.4
Value
70
P/E (TTM)
10.9x76.4
EV/EBITDA
8.3x57.0
P/FCF
4.6x85.4
P/B
1.8x51.7
P/S
1.1x62.3
Div Yield
8.6%92.9
Momentum
46
52W High %
79%60.4
RS 6M
-12%54.8
SMA 50/200
0.96x48.8
EPS Rev 4W
-2.7%16.9
EPS Rev 12W
+1.2%74.3
EPS Improve
+12%28.7
Q Growth
-18%29.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.2B
P/E (Forward)
9.7x
Gross Margin
29.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FNTN.DE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FNTN.DEfreenet AG(you)$3.2B81STRONG BUY
UTDI.DEUnited Internet AG$4.7B58HOLD
DTE.DEDeutsche Telekom AG$144.6B70BUY
SAX.DEStröer SE & Co. KGaA$2.1B78BUY
TRVGtrivago N.V.$386M77BUY
EVD.DECTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA$5.4B42HOLD
G24.DEScout24 SE$5.8B41HOLD
BVB.DEBorussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien$376M58HOLD
PSM.DEProSiebenSat.1 Media SE$905M15STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.8% · P/E 17.3x · Gross margin 43.5%

freenet AG (FNTN.DE) — Stock Score Summary

freenet AG (FNTN.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (70/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. freenet has value V71 and quality Q59, but momentum at M44 is below the calibrated floor. A 2.7% forward-EPS cut is separately adverse.

freenet AG is Germany's largest independent telecommunications provider, offering mobile communications, TV, and digital lifestyle services. The company's competitive moat lies in its capital-light, contract-based MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) model, which bypasses costly network infrastructure investments while retaining high-margin customers. Freenet is a highly cash-generative, defensive player valued by investors for its reliable dividend payouts.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$28.10
Market Cap$3.2B
P/E (TTM)10.91
P/E (Forward)9.72
Price/Book1.79
Return on Equity16.8%
Return on Invested Capital17.2%
Debt/Equity0.44x
Gross Margin29.7%
Operating Margin10.7%
Revenue Growth25.9%
Dividend Yield8.6%
Free Cash Flow$694M

freenet AG operates in the Telecom Services industry, part of the Communication Services sector (Germany).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is freenet AG’s (FNTN.DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for freenet AG (FNTN.DE) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (70), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does freenet AG have an economic moat?
freenet AG (FNTN.DE) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is freenet AG a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for freenet AG (FNTN.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is freenet AG in?
freenet AG (FNTN.DE) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry (Germany).