META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
570.9 EUR
+19.8 (+3.59%)
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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FB2A is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make FB2A a good candidate 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.
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 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a better Return On Equity (30.16%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.89%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FB2A (43.28%) is better 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 has a Gross Margin of 82.00%. This is in the better half 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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.98 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (10.98) than 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.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
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/WACC2.56
WACC10.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FB2A (1.98) is better 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.98, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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%.
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 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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 23.09, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FB2A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.52, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FB2A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.44 | ||
| 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)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.01
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.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.50. FB2A pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| 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
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 (12/4/2025, 5:26:03 PM)
570.9
+19.8 (+3.59%)
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 Cap1.44T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target742.47 (30.05%)
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 | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.52 | ||
| P/S | 8.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.61 | ||
| P/B | 8.65 | ||
| P/tB | 9.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.76 |
EPS(TTM)24.72
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)26.53
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)15.25
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)36.58
OCFY6.41%
SpS64.42
BVpS65.99
TBVpS58.79
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number191.58
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
WACC10.37%
ROIC/WACC2.56
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 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%.