META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FB - Euronext Milan - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to 1FB. 1FB was compared to 20 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. 1FB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 1FB shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. With these ratings, 1FB could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1FB was profitable.
1FB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FB has been profitable.
1FB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.78%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.01%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1FB is in line with the industry average of 20.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.71%) for 1FB is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.78% | ||
| ROE | 36.01% | ||
| ROIC | 25.71% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1FB (39.11%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
1FB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 1FB (43.00%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FB has remained more or less at the same level.
1FB's Gross Margin of 81.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1FB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.11% | ||
| GM | 81.75% |
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1FB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1FB has an Altman-Z score of 13.56. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1FB (13.56) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.55. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1FB's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, 1FB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.56 |
ROIC/WACC2.78
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.66, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a Quick Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1FB (2.66) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.27% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
1FB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.37%.
Measured over the past years, 1FB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
3.2 Future
1FB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.03% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y14.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.91, 1FB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1FB.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say 1FB is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1FB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1FB.
1FB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1FB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1FB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1FB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
1FB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1FB has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, 1FB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.29, 1FB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1FB pays out 7.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.7%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
BIT:1FB (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
612.6
-9.9 (-1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1540.28B
Analysts83.64
Price Target636.5 (3.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.73%
Min EPS beat(2)16.07%
Max EPS beat(2)19.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.76%
Min EPS beat(4)7.03%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.9%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)1.06%
PT rev (3m)-8.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.68 | ||
| P/S | 10.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.72 | ||
| P/B | 9.73 | ||
| P/tB | 10.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.23 |
EPS(TTM)21.95
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)24.82
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)17.81
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)32.72
OCFY5.34%
SpS57.99
BVpS62.99
TBVpS55.96
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)1.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.78% | ||
| ROE | 36.01% | ||
| ROCE | 29.74% | ||
| ROIC | 25.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 35.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.75% | ||
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.11% | ||
| GM | 81.75% | ||
| FCFM | 30.71% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
ROICexc(3y)31.35%
ROICexc(5y)34.01%
ROICexgc(3y)37.1%
ROICexgc(5y)41.77%
ROCE(3y)25.11%
ROCE(5y)26.05%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.49%
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 273.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.56 |
F-Score6
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC2.78
Cap/Depr(3y)282.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)259.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.63%
Profit Quality(3y)93.65%
Profit Quality(5y)92.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y14.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
EBIT growth 1Y31.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year66.06%
EBIT Next 3Y31.35%
EBIT Next 5Y24.16%
FCF growth 1Y197.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y90.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%