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
- In the past year FB2A was profitable.
- In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FB2A has always been profitable.
- FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FB2A (16.52%) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Return On Equity of 27.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.50%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 98.93%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of FB2A (30.08%) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has declined.
- FB2A has a Operating Margin of 41.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A's Gross Margin of 82.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 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
- 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.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 8.79. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (8.79) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio (1.27) which 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 of 0.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FB2A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.79 |
2.3 Liquidity
- FB2A has a Current Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a Current ratio of 2.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 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
- 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.
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.85% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 22.17% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.50% yearly.
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.
- 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. FB2A.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.60.
- 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 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.09 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, FB2A is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 36.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.88 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. FB2A.DE Dividend Analysis
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
5.3 Sustainability
- FB2A pays out 8.81% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FB2A.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 | ||
| P/S | 8.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.66 | ||
| P/B | 7.82 | ||
| P/tB | 8.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.88 |
| 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 | 8.79 |
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 7 / 10 to FB2A.DE.
What is the valuation status of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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%.