META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
549.4 EUR
-11.6 (-2.07%)
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 18 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. These ratings would make FB2A suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
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
FB2A has a Return On Assets of 19.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Return On Equity of 30.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FB2A (26.56%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is in line with the industry average of 20.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) for FB2A is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
FB2A has a Profit Margin of 30.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FB2A (43.28%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 82.00%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 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 11.12. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (11.12) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FB2A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.12 |
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC10.64%
2.3 Liquidity
FB2A has a Current 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 Current ratio of 1.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
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's Quick ratio of 1.98 is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.85% over the past year.
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.82% yearly.
FB2A shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.27%.
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)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.
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.29% yearly.
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.16, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.82, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 72.22% 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 | 35.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.01 |
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.
FB2A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, FB2A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| 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 (12/11/2025, 3:36:28 PM)
549.4
-11.6 (-2.07%)
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 (34.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
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)-0.04%
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)1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.82 | ||
| P/S | 8.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.98 | ||
| P/B | 8.3 | ||
| P/tB | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.01 |
EPS(TTM)24.79
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)26.39
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)15.29
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)36.68
OCFY6.68%
SpS64.61
BVpS66.18
TBVpS58.97
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number192.13
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 | 11.12 |
F-Score7
WACC10.64%
ROIC/WACC2.5
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 22.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.3.
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%.