Vodafone VOD.L
Vodafone is a multinational telecommunications operator offering mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and television services to consumers and businesses in Europe and Africa. Vodafone shows acceptable financial health (6.56) thanks to a 15.23% FCF yield, but its quality is poor (ROIC 3.00, operating margin 7.78) and the dividend is at risk with a 101.75% payout and net debt of 4.46x EBITDA.
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Vodafone is a multinational telecommunications operator offering mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and television services to consumers and businesses in Europe and Africa. Vodafone shows acceptable financial health (6.56) thanks to a 15.23% FCF yield, but its quality is poor (ROIC 3.00, operating margin 7.78) and the dividend is at risk with a 101.75% payout and net debt of 4.46x EBITDA.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 6.3 |
| Quality / Moat | 3.4 |
| Valuation | 5.0 |
| Dividend | 1.3 |
| Momentum | 8.6 |
| Risk & Context | 8.8 |
OVERALL SCORE: 5.3/10
Context and risks
Moderate regulatory risk in the UK (Ofcom) on wholesale prices and coverage obligations, which could pressure margins for a telecom with high leverage (ND/EBITDA 4.46).
News considered in the analysis
- Market Chatter: Vodafone's OXG Earnings Hit by Drahi Stake Sale — La venta de la participación de Drahi (Altice) en la filial OXG (Vodafone Italia) añade presión sobre los resultados y refleja la salida de un inversor relevante, aunque el impacto operativo directo es limitado.
- FTSE 100 today: Stocks drop as Hormuz tanker hit, Aramco cuts Europe supply — La caída del FTSE 100 por la tensión en Ormuz es un movimiento de mercado amplio; Vodafone, como teleco doméstica, no tiene exposición material al crudo o a la ruta.
- ASTS Stock Eyes Best Month Since May: New German Filing Puts 344-Satellite BlueBird Plan In Focus — Noticia sobre AST SpaceMobile, un competidor en conectividad satelital, pero sin impacto directo demostrable en los fundamentales de Vodafone a corto plazo.
- AST SpaceMobile vs. Intuitive Machines: Which Space Infrastructure Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? — Listículo comparativo sin información nueva sobre Vodafone.
- eBay Upgraded, Airbnb Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks — Actualización de rankings de otras empresas; irrelevante para Vodafone.
Verdict: Hold; the high FCF yield and positive momentum (8.61) provide support, but weak business quality and an unsustainable dividend limit upside potential.
Main risk: High leverage (ND/EBITDA 4.46) combined with a 101.75% payout makes the dividend vulnerable to a cut if the ECB keeps raising rates and makes debt refinancing more expensive.
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