META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FB2A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 22 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 valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes FB2A very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of FB2A (23.78%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.01%, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is above the industry average of 19.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.71%) for FB2A is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.78% | ||
| ROE | 36.01% | ||
| ROIC | 25.71% |
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
FB2A has a better Profit Margin (39.11%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.00%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a better Gross Margin (81.75%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.11% | ||
| GM | 81.75% |
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
FB2A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 13.56. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A's Altman-Z score of 13.56 is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.55, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.55) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.56 |
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC9.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.66, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.66 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Quick ratio (2.66) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.27%, 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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.37% in the last year.
FB2A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
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 12.03% 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 11.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y14.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.91, FB2A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.68.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FB2A.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FB2A.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FB2A.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.23 |
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 excellent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.29%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, FB2A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
FB2A pays out 7.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.7%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
FRA:FB2A (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
612.7
-10.1 (-1.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1540.53B
Analysts83.64
Price Target636.4 (3.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.73%
Min EPS beat(2)16.07%
Max EPS beat(2)19.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.76%
Min EPS beat(4)7.03%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.9%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)0.99%
PT rev (3m)-8.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.68 | ||
| P/S | 10.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.73 | ||
| P/B | 9.73 | ||
| P/tB | 10.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.23 |
EPS(TTM)21.95
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)24.82
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)17.81
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)32.72
OCFY5.34%
SpS57.99
BVpS62.99
TBVpS55.96
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)1.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.78% | ||
| ROE | 36.01% | ||
| ROCE | 29.74% | ||
| ROIC | 25.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 35.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.75% | ||
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.11% | ||
| GM | 81.75% | ||
| FCFM | 30.71% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 273.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.56 |
F-Score6
WACC9.38%
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)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y14.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
EBIT growth 1Y31.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year66.06%
EBIT Next 3Y31.35%
EBIT Next 5Y24.16%
FCF growth 1Y197.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y90.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%