Sunrise Communications SUNN.SW
SwitzerlandCommunication Services · Telecom ServicesSIX Swiss Exchange · CHF
45.50 CHF (+10.5%)
12 analysts
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Sunrise Communications is Switzerland's second-largest telecommunications operator, offering mobile, broadband internet, and television services to consumers and businesses, competing in a mature and saturated market.
Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange · Symbol SUNN.SW · SWX: SUNN · Currency CHF
Key points
from its scores- ✓Attractive dividend9.2
- ✕Weak growth3.0
- ✕Poor share-price trend3.7
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.1
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe high dividend and cash generation are attractive, but the high leverage and weak growth warrant caution until debt reduction or sustained operational improvement is demonstrated.
Sunrise Communications presents a strained financial profile: net debt of 6.12x EBITDA and an operating margin of only 4.52% limit its investment capacity, while revenue growth is negative (-2.60%). Despite this, it offers a net dividend yield of 6.65% and an FCF yield of 19.99%, suggesting that operating cash generation remains solid, although the balance sheet is the main drag.
The main risk is the high leverage (net debt of 6.12x EBITDA) in a rising interest rate environment, which makes refinancing more expensive and limits investment capacity in a competitive and mature market.
Context and risks
Sunrise Communications operates in Switzerland, a market with solid governance, but the telecommunications sector is subject to constant regulatory pressure on prices and network access conditions. Its high net debt (6.12x EBITDA) amplifies its sensitivity to a rising interest rate environment, increasing its financial burden and limiting its flexibility to invest in next-generation networks.
Is Sunrise Communications stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Communication Services median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 9.4 | 9.6 | −2% |
| Price / book | 0.8 | 2.3 | −65% |
| Price / sales | 1.0 | 1.9 | −48% |
Sector: median of the 102 Communication Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 45.50 CHF, +10.5% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Communication Services medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 34.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.4
- Price / book
- 0.8
- Price / sales
- 1.0
- Market cap
- 3.0B CHF
- Enterprise value
- 8.7B CHF
Profitability
- ROE
- −2.9%
- ROA
- 0.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 1.4%
- Gross margin
- 57.5%
- Operating margin
- 4.5%
- Net margin
- −4.0%
- Free cash flow
- 598.9M CHF
- FCF yield
- 20.0%
- Cash conversion
- 65%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 5.7B CHF
- Net debt
- 5.6B CHF
- Cash
- 99.8M CHF
- EBITDA
- 916.5M CHF
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 6.12
- Debt / equity
- 151.34
- Current ratio
- 0.58
- Quick ratio
- 0.33
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −2.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- −1.70 CHF
- EPS (forward)
- 1.18 CHF
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 8.3%
Risk and market
- Analyst consensus
- Hold (12)
- Target price
- 45.50 CHF
- 52-week range
- 38.70 – 50.40
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Is Sunrise Communications stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Communication Services median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3). Average analyst target: 45.50 CHF, +10.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Sunrise Communications get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.2 out of 10, rank 1,613 of 2,130 (better than 24% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Dividend (9.2) and its weakest, Growth (3.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Sunrise Communications worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 3.0B CHF and its enterprise value, debt included, is 8.7B CHF.
How much debt does Sunrise Communications have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 5.6B CHF. That is 6.12 times its EBITDA; the Communication Services median is 2.19.
Does Sunrise Communications pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 8.31%.
How has Sunrise Communications stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 5.5% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 38.70 and 50.40 CHF. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Sunrise Communications?
12 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Hold” and their average target is 45.50 CHF (+10.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.