META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
547.2 EUR
-5.9 (-1.07%)
FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FB2A is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further for growth and quality 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.
In the past 5 years FB2A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FB2A's Return On Assets of 19.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a better Return On Equity (30.16%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 26.56%, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is above the industry average of 17.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for FB2A is below the current ROIC(26.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% |
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
The Profit Margin of FB2A (30.89%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
FB2A's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
FB2A's Gross Margin of 82.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 70.00% 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 | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FB2A is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 11.08. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FB2A (11.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.64, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.64) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.08 |
ROIC/WACC2.57
WACC10.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.98, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Quick Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Quick ratio (1.98) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.85%, 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, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.27%.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.94%
Revenue Next 2Y19.98%
Revenue Next 3Y18.47%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.30.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.95, 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 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FB2A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.32
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
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 rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. FB2A pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, 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
FB2A pays out 8.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
FRA:FB2A (12/16/2025, 10:31:08 AM)
547.2
-5.9 (-1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.38T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target736.92 (34.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.27%
Min EPS beat(2)6.23%
Max EPS beat(2)18.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15%
Min EPS beat(4)6.23%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.9%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)-2.31%
PT rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 8.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.07 | ||
| P/B | 8.35 | ||
| P/tB | 9.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.94 |
EPS(TTM)24.54
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)26.12
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)15.14
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)36.31
OCFY6.64%
SpS63.95
BVpS65.51
TBVpS58.37
PEG (NY)3.32
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number190.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROCE | 30.72% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.22% | ||
| OM | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% | ||
| FCFM | 23.67% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 355.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.08 |
F-Score7
WACC10.34%
ROIC/WACC2.57
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)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.94%
Revenue Next 2Y19.98%
Revenue Next 3Y18.47%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year78.45%
EBIT Next 3Y34.45%
EBIT Next 5Y27.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.33%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y62.45%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%
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.
What is the valuation status for FB2A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 22.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.35.
How sustainable is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.