freenet AGHAM:FNTN -1.38%70 Net Margin % is 6.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 7.73. GuruFocus rates HAM:FNTN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, freenet AG ranks better than 66.3% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. freenet AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €48 Mil. freenet AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €762 Mil. Therefore, freenet AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for freenet AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:FNTN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1 Med: 7.73 Max: 21.96
Current: 10.05
HAM:FNTN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.3% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs HAM:FNTN: 10.05
freenet AG (HAM:FNTN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
freenet AG Net Margin % Related Terms
freenet AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for freenet AG's Net Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, freenet AG's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, freenet AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where freenet AG's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (HAM:FNTN) has a Net Margin % of 6.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on freenet AG and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 7.73. Over the past decade, freenet AG's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.10 to 21.96. According to the industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #124 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is freenet AG's Net Margin % too high?
freenet AG's current Net Margin % of 6.25% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 21.96. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. freenet AG's value of 6.25% is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #124 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, freenet AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does freenet AG's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #124 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This puts freenet AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. freenet AG's value of 6.25% is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, freenet AG's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.10 to 21.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 5.46, freenet AG has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. freenet AG's current Net Margin % of 6.25% is 14.6% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on freenet AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. freenet AG's current Net Margin % is 6.25%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 7.73. 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 (HAM:FNTN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.90, compared to a current price of €24.24 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.25%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 14.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. freenet AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For freenet AG (HAM:FNTN), the current Net Margin % is 6.25% as of Mar. 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 (HAM:FNTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.24 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.90.
GuruFocus considers freenet AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:FNTN:
Net Margin %: 6.25% (19% below median its 10-year median of 7.73)
GF Value™: €29.90 vs. price of €24.24 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#124 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:FNTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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