META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
564.9 EUR
+3.8 (+0.68%)
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 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FB2A is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make FB2A a good candidate for growth 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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 19.26%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Return On Equity of 30.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is in line with the industry average of 19.90%.
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 70.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.28%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a Gross Margin of 82.00%. This is in the better half 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
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
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
An Altman-Z score of 11.30 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a Altman-Z score of 11.30. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 70.00% 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 (0.64) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, FB2A is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.54
WACC10.46%
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's Current ratio of 1.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Quick ratio (1.98) than 75.00% 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.
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
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.28% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.09, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, FB2A is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, FB2A is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FB2A 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)3.43
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 1.20, FB2A pays a better dividend. On top of this FB2A pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| 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
8.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FB2A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
FRA:FB2A (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
564.9
+3.8 (+0.68%)
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 Cap1.42T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price TargetN/A
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)-0.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.69 | ||
| P/S | 8.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.6 | ||
| P/B | 8.65 | ||
| P/tB | 9.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 |
EPS(TTM)24.47
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)26.05
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)15.09
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)36.21
OCFY6.41%
SpS63.77
BVpS65.32
TBVpS58.2
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number189.64
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 | 11.3 |
F-Score7
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC2.54
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 23.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.65.
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%.