META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
555.8 EUR
+7 (+1.28%)
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 21 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good 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.
FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FB2A has a better Return On Assets (19.26%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Return On Equity of 30.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.56%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is above the industry average of 18.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for FB2A is below the current ROIC(26.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 30.89%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FB2A's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
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 76.19% 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 10.98. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a Altman-Z score of 10.98. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.98 |
ROIC/WACC2.61
WACC10.16%
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 80.95% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.98) than 80.95% 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.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
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
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, FB2A is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. FB2A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 14.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.50, FB2A pays a better dividend. On top of this FB2A pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
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 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
FRA:FB2A (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
555.8
+7 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.40T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target742.47 (33.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 | ||
| P/S | 8.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.06 | ||
| P/B | 8.35 | ||
| P/tB | 9.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.76 |
EPS(TTM)24.94
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)26.77
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)15.38
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)36.9
OCFY6.64%
SpS64.99
BVpS66.57
TBVpS59.31
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number193.28
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 | 10.98 |
F-Score7
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC2.61
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 Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
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 6 / 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 22.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.35.
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%.