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META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1FB - Borsa Italiana Milan - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

679.4  +2.8 (+0.41%)

Fundamental Rating

6

1FB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. 1FB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 1FB is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make 1FB suitable for growth and quality investing!


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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.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FB had a positive operating cash flow.
1FB.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1FB.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 22.59%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a Return On Equity of 34.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1FB (24.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1FB is significantly below the industry average of 31.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for 1FB is below the current ROIC(24.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.59%
ROE 34.14%
ROIC 24.88%
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
1FB.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1FB.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

1FB has a Profit Margin of 37.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FB outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
1FB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 1FB (42.41%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
1FB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1FB (81.68%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
1FB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.41%
PM (TTM) 37.91%
GM 81.68%
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%
1FB.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1FB.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1FB is creating value.
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1FB has less shares outstanding
1FB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
1FB.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1FB.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
1FB.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1FB.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

1FB has an Altman-Z score of 13.62. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 13.62, 1FB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FB is 0.53, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1FB, only 0.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.53, 1FB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
1FB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.53
Altman-Z 13.62
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC9.08%
1FB.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1FB.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.98 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1FB has a Current ratio of 2.98. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.98 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1FB (2.98) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.98
Quick Ratio 2.98
1FB.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1FB.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

1FB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 60.54%, which is quite impressive.
1FB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.82% yearly.
1FB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.94%.
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)60.54%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%50.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%20.63%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
EPS Next 5Y10.72%
Revenue Next Year14.64%
Revenue Next 2Y13.69%
Revenue Next 3Y12.46%
Revenue Next 5Y11.54%

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.
1FB.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1FB.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100B 200B 300B
1FB.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1FB.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.36, the valuation of 1FB can be described as expensive.
1FB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.47), we can say 1FB is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1FB.
1FB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1FB to the average of the S&P500 Index (92.74), we can say 1FB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.36
Fwd PE 27.1
1FB.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1FB.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1FB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
1FB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.78
EV/EBITDA 19.82
1FB.MI Per share data1FB.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
The decent profitability rating of 1FB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y11.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.29%, 1FB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, 1FB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, 1FB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.29%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

8.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1FB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.13%
EPS Next 2Y11.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
1FB.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1FB.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B
1FB.MI Dividend Payout.1FB.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1FB.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A

BIT:1FB (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

679.4

+2.8 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2025-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners79.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1715.14B
Analysts82.56
Price Target644.4 (-5.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.29%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.31%
Min EPS beat(2)12.55%
Max EPS beat(2)16.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.62%
Min EPS beat(4)6.85%
Max EPS beat(4)16.06%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.79%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.87%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.11%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)-0.12%
PT rev (3m)13.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.36
Fwd PE 27.1
P/S 10.78
P/FCF 32.78
P/OCF 19.41
P/B 9.71
P/tB 11.01
EV/EBITDA 19.82
EPS(TTM)23.14
EY3.41%
EPS(NY)25.07
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)20.72
FCFY3.05%
OCF(TTM)35
OCFY5.15%
SpS63.05
BVpS70
TBVpS61.73
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)1.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.59%
ROE 34.14%
ROCE 28.78%
ROIC 24.88%
ROICexc 36.64%
ROICexgc 42.16%
OM 42.41%
PM (TTM) 37.91%
GM 81.68%
FCFM 32.87%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 0.53
Debt/EBITDA 0.34
Cap/Depr 240.39%
Cap/Sales 22.65%
Interest Coverage 143.56
Cash Conversion 107.11%
Profit Quality 86.71%
Current Ratio 2.98
Quick Ratio 2.98
Altman-Z 13.62
F-Score8
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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)60.54%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%50.47%
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
EPS Next 5Y10.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%20.63%
Revenue Next Year14.64%
Revenue Next 2Y13.69%
Revenue Next 3Y12.46%
Revenue Next 5Y11.54%
EBIT growth 1Y38.97%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year70.85%
EBIT Next 3Y31.74%
EBIT Next 5Y22.78%
FCF growth 1Y23.32%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y28.43%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%