META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1FB - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
626.4 EUR
+19.4 (+3.2%)
Overall 1FB gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated 1FB against 20 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. 1FB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1FB is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make 1FB a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1FB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1FB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1FB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1FB has a Return On Assets of 24.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FB outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.66%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1FB (26.47%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
1FB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is above the industry average of 19.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for 1FB is below the current ROIC(26.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.26% | ||
| ROE | 36.66% | ||
| ROIC | 26.47% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 39.99%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1FB's Operating Margin of 44.08% is amongst the best of the industry. 1FB outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FB has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.95%, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 44.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.99% | ||
| GM | 81.95% |
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
1FB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.18 indicates that 1FB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 13.18, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1FB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1FB outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
1FB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.18 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC10.2%
2.3 Liquidity
1FB has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.97, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1FB has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.99% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1FB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 19.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
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 13.83% yearly.
1FB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year19.83%
Revenue Next 2Y17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y16.61%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1FB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FB is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1FB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.86, 1FB is valued on the expensive side.
1FB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1FB is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1FB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FB is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
1FB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
1FB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1FB has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
1FB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.02.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1FB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 7.26% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
BIT:1FB (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
626.4
+19.4 (+3.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1573.60B
Analysts83.47
Price Target740.48 (18.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.85%
Min EPS beat(2)18.31%
Max EPS beat(2)19.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.58%
Min EPS beat(4)12.55%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)13.02%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.36%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.38%
PT rev (1m)0.19%
PT rev (3m)16.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.86 | ||
| P/S | 10.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.93 | ||
| P/B | 9.4 | ||
| P/tB | 10.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
EPS(TTM)23.7
EY3.78%
EPS(NY)26.26
Fwd EY4.19%
FCF(TTM)17.12
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)34.94
OCFY5.58%
SpS61.07
BVpS66.62
TBVpS59.57
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)1.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.26% | ||
| ROE | 36.66% | ||
| ROCE | 30.61% | ||
| ROIC | 26.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.92% | ||
| OM | 44.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.99% | ||
| GM | 81.95% | ||
| FCFM | 28.04% |
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 | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 311.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 29.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.18 |
F-Score6
WACC10.2%
ROIC/WACC2.59
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)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
EPS Next Y20.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year19.83%
Revenue Next 2Y17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y16.61%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
EBIT Next 5Y27.17%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%