Operating Margin - Deutsche Telekom AG (F:DTE)

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Price: 27.56 EUR 0.84%

Market Cap: 137.2B EUR

22.6%

Current

19%

Average

9.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

22.6%

Operating Profit

26.8B

Revenue

118.3B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
DE	Deutsche Telekom AG XETRA:DTE	134.7B EUR	23%
US	AT&T Inc NYSE:T	175.2B USD	19%
US	Verizon Communications Inc NYSE:VZ	170.7B USD	24%
JP	Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp TSE:9432	13.1T JPY	13%
CN	China Telecom Corp Ltd SSE:601728	587.5B CNY	7%
SG	Singapore Telecommunications Ltd SGX:Z74	75.6B SGD	10%
SA	Saudi Telecom Company SJSC SAU:7010	189B SAR	18%
FR	Orange SA PAR:ORA	37.4B EUR	11%
CH	Swisscom AG SIX:SCMN	29.4B CHF	12%
AU	Telstra Corporation Ltd ASX:TLS	55.2B AUD	17%
TW	Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd TWSE:2412	1T TWD	21%

Deutsche Telekom AG
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

135.1B EUR

Industry

Telecommunication

Deutsche Telekom AG, a formidable titan in the telecommunications industry, stands as a testament to Germany's prowess in global logistics and infrastructure. Emerging from the privatization wave of the 1990s, the company transitioned from a state-owned monopoly into an integrated service provider, deftly adapting to the rapidly shifting technological landscape. With its headquarters in Bonn, Deutsche Telekom spans an impressive network across Europe and beyond, reaching into the United States through its subsidiary, T-Mobile US. This diversity in geographic coverage positions Deutsche Telekom to serve a wide range of customers with an array of services, including fixed-line telephony, mobile communications, broadband internet, and digital television, each meticulously tailored to an ever-evolving market. At its core, Deutsche Telekom's operations revolve around its vast telecom infrastructure, a backbone of connectivity that supports millions of customers globally. The company earns its revenue through a blend of consumer and business services, leveraging its extensive fiber optic and mobile networks to provide reliable connectivity solutions. With its strategically segmented business units, Deutsche Telekom maximizes profitability by catering to both individual consumers and large enterprises, offering packaged deals and expansive service plans that drive customer loyalty and enhance user experience. The company's commitment to innovation is evident in its investments in 5G technology, cloud services, and the Internet of Things (IoT), all of which are reshaping new revenue streams and fortifying its standing as a leader in the digital age. This strategic foresight and adaptability, akin to the teachings of investment maestros, underscores Deutsche Telekom's robust business model and its continuous pursuit of sustainable growth.

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DTE Intrinsic Value

What is Intrinsic Value?

Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

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Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

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Deutsche Telekom AG
F:DTE