META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
517.5 EUR
-3.2 (-0.61%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FB2A is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make FB2A a good candidate 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.
- FB2A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FB2A has a better Return On Assets (19.26%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.16%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 26.56% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is significantly below the industry average of 89.56%.
- 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 77.27% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A has a Operating Margin of 43.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% 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 has a Gross Margin of 82.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 10.54. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A's Altman-Z score of 10.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 63.64% 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 68.18% 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 59.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.54 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a better Current ratio (1.98) than 81.82% 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.
- The Quick ratio of FB2A (1.98) is better than 81.82% 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.10% 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 16.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.1%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.04%
Revenue Next 3Y18.56%
Revenue Next 5Y16.52%
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
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.05.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FB2A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.72, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 77.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, FB2A is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.34%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.07.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.34, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
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 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
FRA:FB2A (1/21/2026, 10:59:05 AM)
517.5
-3.2 (-0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners79.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.30T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.94
Price Target733.79 (41.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
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)-0.43%
PT rev (3m)-0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.72 | ||
| P/S | 8.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.22 | ||
| P/B | 7.88 | ||
| P/tB | 8.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
EPS(TTM)24.59
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)26.25
Fwd EY5.07%
FCF(TTM)15.17
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)36.39
OCFY7.03%
SpS64.09
BVpS65.65
TBVpS58.49
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number190.58
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 | 10.54 |
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC3.04
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 Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.04%
Revenue Next 3Y18.56%
Revenue Next 5Y16.52%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year78.8%
EBIT Next 3Y34.63%
EBIT Next 5Y27.77%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FB2A stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 21.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.88.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 7 / 10.