freenet AG (XSWX:FNTN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.89 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:FNTN freenet AG XSWX:FNTN
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Price CHF22.48
GF Value CHF29.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

freenet AG XSWX:FNTN 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FNTN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF29.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, freenet AG ranks better than 60.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), freenet AG's current share price is CHF22.48. freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF25.12. freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:FNTN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.39
Current: 0.9

During the past years, freenet AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.86.

XSWX:FNTN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
60.4% of 303 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs XSWX:FNTN: 0.90

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

freenet AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF5.861. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is CHF25.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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freenet AG  (XSWX:FNTN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

freenet AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.76 0.94 1.03 1.12

freenet AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 1.03 1.12 1.00 0.86

XSWX:FNTN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=22.48/25.12
=0.89

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, freenet AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.861/131.3638*131.3638
=5.861

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

freenet AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 7.400 101.017 9.623
201612 7.882 101.217 10.230
201703 7.012 101.417 9.083
201706 7.131 102.117 9.173
201709 7.888 102.717 10.088
201712 8.667 102.617 11.095
201803 6.297 102.917 8.038
201806 6.294 104.017 7.949
201809 6.329 104.718 7.939
201812 7.001 104.217 8.825
201903 6.093 104.217 7.680
201906 6.097 105.718 7.576
201909 6.315 106.018 7.825
201912 6.845 105.818 8.498
202003 5.373 105.718 6.676
202006 5.206 106.618 6.414
202009 5.344 105.818 6.634
202012 5.753 105.518 7.162
202103 5.499 107.518 6.719
202106 5.492 108.486 6.650
202109 5.744 109.435 6.895
202112 5.844 110.384 6.955
202203 5.292 113.968 6.100
202206 5.340 115.760 6.060
202209 5.285 118.818 5.843
202212 5.546 119.345 6.105
202303 5.315 122.402 5.704
202306 5.186 123.140 5.532
202309 5.400 124.195 5.712
202312 4.918 123.773 5.220
202403 4.829 125.038 5.073
202406 4.917 125.882 5.131
202409 4.902 126.198 5.103
202412 5.148 127.041 5.323
202503 4.855 127.779 4.991
202506 4.811 128.412 4.922
202509 4.886 129.255 4.966
202512 4.894 129.361 4.970
202603 5.877 131.258 5.882
202606 5.861 131.364 5.861

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.89 mean?
freenet AG (XSWX:FNTN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.89 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on freenet AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #120 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
freenet AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.89 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. freenet AG's value of 0.89 is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #120 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, freenet AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #120 out of 303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts freenet AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. freenet AG's value of 0.89 is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, freenet AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.16, freenet AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.16, based on 303 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. freenet AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.89 is 23.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on freenet AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. freenet AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is freenet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG (XSWX:FNTN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF29.80, compared to a current price of CHF22.48 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 23.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.16. freenet AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For freenet AG (XSWX:FNTN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is freenet AG (XSWX:FNTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF22.48 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF29.80. GuruFocus considers freenet AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FNTN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.89 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: CHF29.80 vs. price of CHF22.48 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#120 of 303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FNTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


freenet AG Business Description

Address Hollerstrasse 126, Budelsdorf, SH, DEU, 24782
freenet AG is a German mobile communication and mobile internet company. It operates as an independent service provider without its own network. The company distributes mobile communications tariffs and options throughout Germany, using a subscription agreement and multi-brand technique. The company has three operating segments: Mobile communications, TV and media, and Other/holding. The Mobile communications segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. This segment offers a product portfolio of voice and data services for mobile communication operators. It also buys mobile communications services from the network operators and sells them to its end customers.
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