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%)
FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FB2A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FB2A has a better Return On Assets (19.26%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FB2A (30.16%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 26.56%, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% 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 18.65%.
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
FB2A's Profit Margin of 30.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.28%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FB2A (82.00%) is better than 71.43% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FB2A is creating value.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.98, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.64) than 61.90% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FB2A outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.98 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC10.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A's Current ratio of 1.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FB2A (1.98) is better than 76.19% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
FB2A shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.28% on average per year.
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 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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.29, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.77, 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 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
66.67% 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 | 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.
FB2A has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
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 2.32, 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
WACC10.28%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 5 / 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%.