A Look At Deutsche Telekom's Valuation As Share Buybacks Continue On The Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE) has drawn fresh attention after buying back 1,324,431 shares between 2 and 10 April 2026 on Xetra, a capital return move that can influence supply, demand, and investor perception.

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Against the backdrop of this buyback, the 90 day share price return of 8.02% and year to date share price return of 11.39% sit alongside a 5 year total shareholder return of 126.32%. This suggests momentum has built over the longer term, despite a softer 30 day share price return of 7.02%.

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With buybacks in play, a value score of 6, and a price that sits below analyst targets and intrinsic value estimates, the key question is whether Deutsche Telekom is genuinely undervalued or if the market already prices in future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 11.1% Undervalued

Against a last close of €30.99, the most followed narrative, according to Chris1, points to a fair value of €34.86, using a 4.554% discount rate and a detailed set of operating assumptions.

Over the next five years (FY 2025 to 2029), Deutsche Telekom will leverage its transatlantic scale, AI-driven automation and continued 5G/fibre roll-out to deliver mid-single-digit top-line growth, expanding margins, double-digit EPS gains, and trade at a stable mid-teens P/E.

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Curious what underpins that gap between price and fair value? The narrative leans on steady revenue growth, rising margins and compounding earnings power to justify its view.

Result: Fair Value of €34.86 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, this view could be challenged if 5G or fibre roll out spending weighs on returns for longer than expected, or if competition pressures margins in key regions.

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Next Steps

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