Deutsche Telekom (OTCMKTS:DTEGY – Get Free Report) and Swisscom (OTCMKTS:SCMWY – Get Free Report) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Deutsche Telekom | $125.29 billion | 1.32 | $12.13 billion | $2.78 | 12.15 |
| Swisscom | $12.54 billion | 30.86 | $1.75 billion | $2.97 | 25.15 |
Profitability
This table compares Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Deutsche Telekom | 10.67% | 10.14% | 3.25% |
| Swisscom | 9.29% | 10.05% | 3.45% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Deutsche Telekom | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.17 |
| Swisscom | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Risk and Volatility
Deutsche Telekom has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Swisscom has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Deutsche Telekom beats Swisscom on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated telecommunication services. The company operates through Germany, United States, Europe, Systems Solutions, Group Development, and Group Headquarters and Group Services segments. It offers fixed-network services, including voice and data communication services based on fixed-network and broadband technology; and sells terminal equipment and other hardware products, as well as services to resellers. In addition, the company provides mobile voice and data services to consumers and business customers; sells mobile devices and other hardware products; and sells mobile services to resellers and to companies that purchases and markets network services to third parties, such as mobile virtual network operators. Further, it offers internet services; internet-based TV products and services; and information and communication technology systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions with an infrastructure of data centers and network services. Additionally, the company provides wireless communications services; and cloud services, digital solutions, security, and advisory solutions. Deutsche Telekom AG has mobile customers and broadband customers, as well as fixed-network lines. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.
About Swisscom
Swisscom AG provides telecommunication services primarily in Switzerland, Italy, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Swisscom Switzerland, Fastweb, and Other Operating. The company offers mobile and fixed-network services, such as telephony, TV, broadband, and mobile offerings, as well as sells terminal equipment; and telecom and communications solutions for large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises. It also provides cloud, outsourcing, workplace, mobile phone, networking, business process optimization, SAP, and security and authentication solutions, as well as a range of services to the banking industry; Internet of Things solutions; digitization services to the healthcare sector; IT systems for health insurance companies; fixed-line and mobile networks by other telecommunication service providers; and roaming to foreign operators whose customers use its mobile networks, as well as broadband services and regulated products. In addition, the company plans, operates, and maintains network infrastructure and IT systems; provides support functions to finance, human resource, and strategy, as well as management of real estate and vehicle fleet; and offers broadband and mobile services, such as telephony, mobile offerings, and broadband services, as well as ICT solutions for residential, business, and wholesale customers. Further, it provides IT and network services; online and telephone directories; and cross-platform retail media and security communication services, as well as builds and maintains wired and wireless networks. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Bern, Switzerland.
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