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German (DAX) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedJan 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies46
- 7D1.2%
- 3M-3.6%
- 1Y-2.0%
- YTD0%
In the last week, the Telecom industry is up 1.2%, with Deutsche Telekom up 1.2%. In the same time, Wild Bunch was down 14%. Overall in the last year, the industry is flat. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 8.3% per annum.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the German Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 05 Jan 2026 | €197.9b | €163.1b | €13.7b | 23.1x | 14.5x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 03 Dec 2025 | €195.5b | €163.1b | €13.7b | 24.8x | 14.3x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 31 Oct 2025 | €197.3b | €162.2b | €14.4b | 25.5x | 13.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 28 Sep 2025 | €203.6b | €162.2b | €14.4b | 23.4x | 14.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 26 Aug 2025 | €669.6b | €163.5b | €14.6b | 23.3x | 45.9x | 4.1x |
| Thu, 24 Jul 2025 | €220.4b | €162.7b | €13.8b | 22x | 16x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 21 Jun 2025 | €219.8b | €162.7b | €13.8b | 25.5x | 15.9x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 19 May 2025 | €235.0b | €162.6b | €13.9b | 29.7x | 17x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 16 Apr 2025 | €223.3b | €160.6b | €13.1b | 21.4x | 17.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 14 Mar 2025 | €230.3b | €158.8b | €13.1b | 22x | 17.6x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 09 Feb 2025 | €223.1b | €157.3b | €7.7b | 29.8x | 28.9x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 07 Jan 2025 | €200.0b | €157.3b | €7.7b | 23.6x | 25.9x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 05 Dec 2024 | €213.6b | €157.3b | €7.7b | 24.8x | 27.6x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | €204.5b | €156.7b | €6.7b | 27.8x | 30.7x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 30 Sep 2024 | €190.9b | €157.8b | €7.1b | 26.4x | 26.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 28 Aug 2024 | €184.9b | €157.7b | €7.1b | 25.7x | 25.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | €179.4b | €156.2b | €6.6b | 23.6x | 27.2x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | €172.3b | €156.2b | €6.6b | 23.4x | 26.1x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 21 May 2024 | €171.1b | €156.1b | €6.6b | 24.2x | 25.9x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | €163.9b | €155.9b | €6.3b | 25.3x | 26.1x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 16 Mar 2024 | €168.2b | €155.7b | €6.3b | 26.5x | 26.7x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 12 Feb 2024 | €169.9b | €156.6b | €8.4b | 24.7x | 20.3x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 10 Jan 2024 | €212.7b | €158.9b | €9.1b | 27.9x | 23.4x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 08 Dec 2023 | €211.7b | €159.0b | €9.1b | 25.3x | 23.3x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 05 Nov 2023 | €201.7b | €160.2b | €8.5b | 25.4x | 23.7x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 03 Oct 2023 | €193.5b | €160.5b | €8.4b | 23.6x | 23.1x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 31 Aug 2023 | €191.9b | €160.6b | €8.4b | 23.1x | 22.9x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 29 Jul 2023 | €196.3b | €160.9b | €8.6b | 22.7x | 22.9x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 26 Jun 2023 | €193.3b | €160.5b | €8.5b | 23x | 22.6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 24 May 2023 | €206.7b | €160.6b | €8.6b | 24.8x | 24.1x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 21 Apr 2023 | €180.0b | €158.3b | €10.1b | 20.7x | 17.9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 19 Mar 2023 | €173.6b | €157.9b | €10.1b | 19.2x | 17.2x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 14 Feb 2023 | €169.4b | €157.5b | €9.8b | 21.2x | 17.2x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 12 Jan 2023 | €165.9b | €157.5b | €9.8b | 19.9x | 16.9x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
16.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the German Communication Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 14.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 22.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 12% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the German Telecom sector?
| DE Market | 0.99% | |
| Telecom | 1.17% | |
| Media | 2.95% | |
| Wireless Telecom | 2.06% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 1.16% | |
| Entertainment | -0.16% | |
| Interactive Media and Services | -1.74% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Media industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 35.1x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 12.0% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Telecom Services and Carriers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 22.5x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Media and Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 12% per year.
- In contrast, the Media industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.8% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Deutsche Telekom | €27.82 | 1.2% +€1.6b | -5.1% | PE11x | |
| UTDI United Internet | €28.22 | 4.5% +€210.9m | 87.3% | PE37.6x | |
| SPG Springer Nature KGaA | €19.80 | 4.9% +€183.0m | -24.6% | PE23.9x | |
| RRTL RTL Group | €34.80 | 2.8% +€147.0m | 29.1% | PE22.3x | |
| 1U1 1&1 | €24.90 | 2.7% +€114.6m | 111.0% | PE34.5x |
