META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
541.9 EUR
+11.4 (+2.15%)
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 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.
FB2A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FB2A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 19.26%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FB2A (30.16%) is better than 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is above the industry average of 18.48%.
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 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
FB2A has a better Operating Margin (43.28%) than 95.24% 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's Gross Margin of 82.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 76.19% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FB2A is creating value.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 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 10.53. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FB2A (10.53) is better than 61.90% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64 is fine compared to the rest 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.
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 | 10.53 |
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC10.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.98, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A's Quick ratio of 1.98 is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 80.95% 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.
Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.27%.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
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 10.78% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.16%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.65), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.21, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FB2A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
76.19% 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 | 35.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FB2A has an outstanding 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 14.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.36%, which is pretty low.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.56. FB2A pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
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 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
FRA:FB2A (11/25/2025, 5:27:21 PM)
541.9
+11.4 (+2.15%)
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 Cap1.36T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target742.47 (37.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.73
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)1.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.21 | ||
| P/S | 8.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.61 | ||
| P/B | 8.1 | ||
| P/tB | 9.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.94 |
EPS(TTM)24.98
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)26.82
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)15.46
FCFY2.85%
OCF(TTM)37.09
OCFY6.85%
SpS65.33
BVpS66.92
TBVpS59.62
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number193.94
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 | 10.53 |
F-Score7
WACC10.12%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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 5Y10.78%
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 5Y16.16%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
EBIT Next 5Y27.74%
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 21.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.1.
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%.