freenet Valuation Multiples

freenet is valued at $3B as of October 2026, a 0.9x revenue multiple. In the last 12 months, freenet revenue was $3.4B and freenet EBITDA was $573M.

freenet Overview

About freenet

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 almost all 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.


Founded

2005

HQ

Germany

Employees

3.2K

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $3.4B
EBITDA: $573M

EV

$3.1B

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freenet Financials

freenet reported last 12-month revenue of $3.4B and EBITDA of $573M.

In the same LTM period, freenet generated $573M in EBITDA and $285M in net income.

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freenet P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, freenet reported revenue of $2.7B and EBITDA of $587M.

freenet is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 41%, EBITDA margin of 21%, and net margin of 11%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$3.4B$2.7B$2.8B$2.9B$2.7B
Gross Profit-$1.1B$1.1B$1.2B$1.1B
Gross Margin-41%39%40%41%
EBITDA$573M$587M$578M$602M$587M
EBITDA Margin17%21%21%21%21%
EBIT Margin12%17%11%16%17%
Net Profit$285M$305M$183M$291M$305M
Net Margin8%11%7%10%11%
Net Debt-$542M---

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freenet Stock Performance

freenet has current market cap of $3B, and enterprise value of $3.1B.

Market Cap Evolution


freenet's stock price is $25.53.

freenet share price decreased by 1.2% in the last 30 days, and by 18.3% in the last year.

freenet has an EPS (earnings per share) of $2.58.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$3.1B$3B2.2%-1.2%-9.1%-18.3%$2.58

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freenet Valuation Multiples

freenet trades at 0.9x EV/Revenue multiple, and 5.4x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


freenet Financial Valuation Multiples

As of October 17, 2026, freenet has market cap of $3B and EV of $3.1B.

freenet has a P/E ratio of 10.6x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue0.9x1.1x1.1x1.1x1.1x
EV/EBITDA5.4x5.3x5.4x5.1x5.3x
EV/EBIT7.5x6.7x9.8x6.8x6.7x
EV/Gross Profit-2.8x2.8x2.7x2.8x
P/E10.6x9.9x16.5x10.4x9.9x
EV/FCF9.7x7.6x7.6x7.4x7.6x

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freenet Margins & Growth Rates

freenet grew revenue by 27% but EBITDA decreased by 3% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, freenet reported gross margin of 41%, EBITDA margin of 21%, and net margin of 11%.

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freenet Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin41%40%41%-
EBITDA Margin21%21%21%16%
EBIT Margin17%16%17%12%
Net Margin11%10%11%8%
FCF Margin15%15%15%9%

freenet Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth27%4%(5%)27%
Gross Profit Growth-7%(3%)-
EBITDA Growth(3%)4%(2%)(3%)
EBIT Growth(13%)45%1%(13%)
Net Profit Growth(10%)59%5%(10%)
FCF Growth(24%)3%(3%)(24%)

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freenet Operational KPIs

freenet's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.9M, while opex per employee averaged $0.2M for the same period.

freenet's Rule of 40 is 43% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

freenet's Rule of X is 84% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4022%43%---
Bessemer Rule of X30%84%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.9M---
Opex per Employee-$0.2M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue-5%5%5%5%
Opex to Revenue-24%28%25%24%

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freenet Competitors

freenet competitors include NOS, Fujian Star-Net, Indosat, NetLink NBN, Kyivstar Group, Sonatel, Ooredoo, Liberty Global, Space42 and Hrvatski Telekom.

Most freenet public comparables operate across Telecom Service Providers.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
NOS$2B$811M2.4x2.4x6.1x5.3x
Fujian Star-Net$2.9B$195M1.3x1.1x19.4x11.1x
Indosat$3.1B$1.5B2.0x1.9x4.2x3.9x
NetLink NBN$323M$220M10.7x10.6x15.7x15.6x
Kyivstar Group$1.2B$466M2.5x2.2x6.2x4.1x
Sonatel$3.3B$1.5B1.0x0.9x2.1x1.9x
Ooredoo$2.5B$943M1.3x1.3x3.5x3.1x
Liberty Global$4.9B($5.7B)2.0x2.0x(1.7x)7.4x

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Investments by freenet

freenet has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by freenet was on March 17th 2016. freenet invested in Sunrise Communications in their Secondary round.

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Sunrise Communications
Description
Sunrise Communications is a Swiss telecommunications operator serving residential customers, businesses and other communications providers. Its services include mobile communications, fixed-line telephony and broadband internet access, combining network infrastructure with customer subscriptions. Residential customers purchase connectivity services and related devices, while business customers use its communications services for their own operations. The company also supplies wholesale services to other providers, extending its commercial reach beyond customers who buy directly under the Sunrise brand. Its operating model depends on maintaining communications networks, acquiring subscribers and supplying reliable voice and data connections. Sunrise was part of Denmark's TDC group before its sale to CVC Capital Partners in 2010. At that transaction, the parties described it as a major alternative telecommunications provider in Switzerland, with both fixed and mobile services and a nationwide customer base.
HQ CountrySwitzerland
HQ City
Zurich
Deal Date17 Mar 2016
RoundSecondary
Raisedundisclosed
Investorsfreenet; CVC Capital Partners
Valuationundisclosed
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About freenet

When was freenet founded?freenet was founded in 2005.
Where is freenet headquartered?freenet is headquartered in Germany.
How many employees does freenet have?As of today, freenet has over 3K employees.
Is freenet publicly listed?Yes, freenet is a public company listed on Deutsche Börse Xetra.
What is the stock symbol of freenet?freenet trades under FNTN ticker.
When did freenet go public?freenet went public in 2003.
Who are competitors of freenet?freenet main competitors include NOS, Fujian Star-Net, Indosat, NetLink NBN, Kyivstar Group, Sonatel, Ooredoo, Liberty Global, Space42, Hrvatski Telekom.
What is the current market cap of freenet?freenet's current market cap is $3B.
What is the current revenue of freenet?freenet's last 12 months revenue is $3.4B.
What is the current revenue growth of freenet?freenet revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 5%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of freenet?Current revenue multiple of freenet is 0.9x.
What is the current EBITDA of freenet?freenet's last 12 months EBITDA is $573M.
What is freenet's EBITDA margin?freenet's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 17%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of freenet?Current EBITDA multiple of freenet is 5.4x.
What is the current FCF of freenet?freenet's last 12 months FCF is $320M.
What is freenet's FCF margin?freenet's last 12 months FCF margin is 10%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of freenet?Current FCF multiple of freenet is 9.7x.
How many companies freenet has acquired to date?freenet hasn't acquired any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).
In how many companies freenet has invested to date?As of October 2026, freenet has invested in 1 company.
What was the last freenet investment?On 17th March 2016 freenet invested in Sunrise Communications, participating in a Secondary round, alongside CVC Capital Partners.
In what companies freenet invested in?freenet invested in Sunrise Communications.

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