META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1FB - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
650.6 EUR
+1.3 (+0.2%)
1FB gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make 1FB suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1FB had positive earnings in the past year.
1FB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1FB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1FB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1FB has a Return On Assets of 24.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a better Return On Equity (36.66%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.47%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1FB is in line with the industry average of 21.75%.
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
1FB has a better Profit Margin (39.99%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
1FB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 44.08%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
1FB has a better Gross Margin (81.95%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
1FB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1FB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 1FB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1FB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1FB has an Altman-Z score of 13.79. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 13.79, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FB is 0.58, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1FB, only 0.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1FB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 65.00% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1FB (0.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.79 |
ROIC/WACC2.85
WACC9.28%
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.
1FB's Current ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that 1FB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1FB's Quick ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1FB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.99%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, 1FB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.38% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year19.74%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y16.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 27.89, 1FB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
1FB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1FB is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. 1FB is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.23 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1FB.
1FB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
1FB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 38.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.69 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1FB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1FB has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, 1FB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.28, 1FB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
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 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
BIT:1FB (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
650.6
+1.3 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1634.40B
Analysts83.59
Price Target739.04 (13.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
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)0.84%
PT rev (3m)17.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.23 | ||
| P/S | 10.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.91 | ||
| P/B | 9.92 | ||
| P/tB | 11.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.69 |
EPS(TTM)23.33
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)25.78
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)16.86
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)34.4
OCFY5.29%
SpS60.13
BVpS65.6
TBVpS58.65
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 | 13.79 |
F-Score6
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC2.85
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 Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year19.74%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y16.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year75.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.64%
EBIT Next 5Y27.12%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%