META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
661.9 EUR
-4.3 (-0.65%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FB2A is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FB2A was profitable.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 24.26%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Return On Equity of 36.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.47%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is in line with the industry average of 21.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for FB2A is below the current ROIC(26.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.26% | ||
| ROE | 36.66% | ||
| ROIC | 26.47% |
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
The Profit Margin of FB2A (39.99%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a better Operating Margin (44.08%) than 90.00% 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 81.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.99% | ||
| GM | 81.95% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FB2A is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 14.05 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FB2A (14.05) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.58, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.58) than 65.00% 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 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.05 |
ROIC/WACC2.85
WACC9.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A's Current ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a Quick ratio of 1.97. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.99% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 19.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
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 13.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year19.74%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y16.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, FB2A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FB2A.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, FB2A is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.63, the valuation of FB2A can be described as expensive.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. FB2A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FB2A's 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 13.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.28%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, FB2A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.28, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
FB2A pays out 7.26% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.26%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
FRA:FB2A (9/19/2025, 11:14:37 AM)
661.9
-4.3 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1662.79B
Analysts83.59
Price Target739.39 (11.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.85%
Min EPS beat(2)18.31%
Max EPS beat(2)19.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.58%
Min EPS beat(4)12.55%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)13.02%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.36%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.38%
PT rev (1m)0.84%
PT rev (3m)17.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.63 | ||
| P/S | 10.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.21 | ||
| P/B | 10.07 | ||
| P/tB | 11.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.14 |
EPS(TTM)23.37
EY3.53%
EPS(NY)25.82
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)16.89
FCFY2.55%
OCF(TTM)34.46
OCFY5.21%
SpS60.23
BVpS65.71
TBVpS58.75
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.26% | ||
| ROE | 36.66% | ||
| ROCE | 30.61% | ||
| ROIC | 26.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.92% | ||
| OM | 44.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.99% | ||
| GM | 81.95% | ||
| FCFM | 28.04% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 311.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 29.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.05 |
F-Score6
WACC9.29%
ROIC/WACC2.85
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)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year19.74%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y16.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year75.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.64%
EBIT Next 5Y27.12%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%