META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027
541.8 EUR
+3.7 (+0.69%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 05:25 PM
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 21 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While FB2A has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. FB2A is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make FB2A a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FB2A was profitable.
- FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FB2A has a better Return On Assets (16.52%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Return On Equity of 27.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.50%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 93.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% |
ROA(3y)18.71%
ROA(5y)18.47%
ROE(3y)29.17%
ROE(5y)27.5%
ROIC(3y)21.25%
ROIC(5y)21.27%
1.3 Margins
- FB2A has a better Profit Margin (30.08%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has declined.
- FB2A has a better Operating Margin (41.44%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
- FB2A has a Gross Margin of 82.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.08% | ||
| GM | 82% |
OM growth 3Y12.93%
OM growth 5Y1.74%
PM growth 3Y14.78%
PM growth 5Y-2.36%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- FB2A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
- FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 8.47. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (8.47) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 1.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 1.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FB2A (0.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.47 |
ROIC/WACC2.4
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a better Current ratio (2.60) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.60, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.16%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.17%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.16%
EPS 3Y51.27%
EPS 5Y24.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.17%
Revenue growth 3Y19.89%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.78%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.70% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.87%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue Next Year23.89%
Revenue Next 2Y20.95%
Revenue Next 3Y19.67%
Revenue Next 5Y17.1%
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 Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.58, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. FB2A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.51
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.22.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 8.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FB2A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.81%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.87%
FRA:FB2A (2/18/2026, 5:25:33 PM)
541.8
+3.7 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners79.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.37T
Revenue(TTM)200.97B
Net Income(TTM)60.46B
Analysts83.89
Price Target737.3 (36.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.98%
Min EPS beat(2)5.72%
Max EPS beat(2)6.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.41%
Min EPS beat(4)5.72%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.52%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.22%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.2%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.58%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.05%
PT rev (1m)0.35%
PT rev (3m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.97 | ||
| P/S | 8.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 14 | ||
| P/B | 7.46 | ||
| P/tB | 8.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.13 |
EPS(TTM)25.11
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)25.84
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)15.41
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)38.71
OCFY7.14%
SpS67.18
BVpS72.62
TBVpS64.42
PEG (NY)7.51
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number202.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROCE | 25.69% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.48% | ||
| OM | 41.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.08% | ||
| GM | 82% | ||
| FCFM | 22.94% |
ROA(3y)18.71%
ROA(5y)18.47%
ROE(3y)29.17%
ROE(5y)27.5%
ROIC(3y)21.25%
ROIC(5y)21.27%
ROICexc(3y)30.5%
ROICexc(5y)30.55%
ROICexgc(3y)35.18%
ROICexgc(5y)36.34%
ROCE(3y)26.62%
ROCE(5y)26.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.85%
OM growth 3Y12.93%
OM growth 5Y1.74%
PM growth 3Y14.78%
PM growth 5Y-2.36%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 374.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 34.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.47 |
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC2.4
Cap/Depr(3y)286.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)290.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.05%
Profit Quality(3y)91.71%
Profit Quality(5y)91.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.16%
EPS 3Y51.27%
EPS 5Y24.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.72%
EPS Next Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.87%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.17%
Revenue growth 3Y19.89%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.78%
Revenue Next Year23.89%
Revenue Next 2Y20.95%
Revenue Next 3Y19.67%
Revenue Next 5Y17.1%
EBIT growth 1Y19.36%
EBIT growth 3Y35.39%
EBIT growth 5Y20.58%
EBIT Next Year63.55%
EBIT Next 3Y31.95%
EBIT Next 5Y29.12%
FCF growth 1Y-14.73%
FCF growth 3Y34.28%
FCF growth 5Y14.3%
OCF growth 1Y26.8%
OCF growth 3Y31.89%
OCF growth 5Y24.48%
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A / FB2A.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FB2A.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FB2A stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 21.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.46.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 8 / 10.