META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027
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This FB2A.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FB2A.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
- FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FB2A has a Return On Assets of 16.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 27.83%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.50%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 88.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% |
1.3 Margins
- FB2A has a better Profit Margin (30.08%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FB2A's Operating Margin of 41.44% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A has a better Gross Margin (82.00%) than 68.18% 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% |
2. FB2A.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FB2A is creating value.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.84 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.84, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A (1.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.84 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FB2A (2.60) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a Quick ratio of 2.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 |
3. FB2A.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.16% over the past year.
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.85% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.17%.
- Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.51% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.51% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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. FB2A.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.74.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.23, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.68), we can say FB2A is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- 63.64% 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 | 37.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FB2A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. FB2A.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.31%, which is pretty low.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.31.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
5.2 History
5.3 Sustainability
- 8.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FB2A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FB2A.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:FB2A (4/21/2026, 11:43:07 AM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.23 | ||
| P/S | 8.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.76 | ||
| P/B | 7.87 | ||
| P/tB | 8.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16 |
| 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% |
| 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 | 8.84 |
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A / FB2A.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FB2A.DE.
What is the valuation status of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is expected to grow by 2.33% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FB2A stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.81%.