The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 4.81B (2021) → 4.87B (2025)
Operating as a comprehensive telecommunications service provider, Deutsche Telekom AG conducts its business across five distinct segments: Germany, the United States, Europe, Systems Solutions, and Group Development. The company furnishes a wide array of fixed-network services, including voice and data communication powered by fixed-line and broadband technologies. It also engages in the sale of terminal equipment and hardware, extending services to resellers. In the mobile sector, Deutsche Telekom delivers voice and data services to both individual and business clients. Its activities here include the distribution of mobile devices and hardware, as well as the provision of mobile services to resellers and companies, such as mobile virtual network operators, who then market these network services. Beyond core connectivity, its offerings encompass internet services, internet-based television products, and sophisticated information and communication technology (ICT) solutions. The latter are provided under the T-Systems brand, leveraging a robust infrastructure of data centers and networks to serve multinational corporations and public sector institutions. Call center services are also part of its extensive portfolio. With a substantial global footprint, Deutsche Telekom serves 242 million mobile customers, 22 million broadband subscribers, and manages 27 million fixed-network lines. The company fosters strategic alliances, notably with VMware, Inc. for a cloud-based, open, and intelligent virtual radio access network (RAN) platform designed to enhance agility for existing LTE and upcoming 5G networks. It also partners with Microsoft to deliver high-performance cloud computing experiences. Founded in 1995, Deutsche Telekom AG is based in Bonn, Germany.
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ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.
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Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.
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Free cash flow margin above 20%. Out of every $100 in sales, more than $20 is real cash they keep.
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Interest coverage between 3 and 8. Profits cover interest several times over.
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P/E in the normal range. Price is roughly $15 for every $1 of yearly profit.
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Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.
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