META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
564.4 EUR
-2.4 (-0.42%)
Overall FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FB2A against 22 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FB2A is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes FB2A very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FB2A was profitable.
FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of FB2A (19.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 30.16%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is above the industry average of 18.25%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.89%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
FB2A's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 59.09% 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
FB2A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.12 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 11.12, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, FB2A is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.12 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC10.26%
2.3 Liquidity
FB2A has a Current 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 Current ratio of 1.98. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.98, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
The Revenue has grown by 21.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 13.83% on average per year.
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 Y20.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year20.02%
Revenue Next 2Y18.07%
Revenue Next 3Y16.77%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.61.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.26, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.53, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.73% 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 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.14. FB2A pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
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 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
FRA:FB2A (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
564.4
-2.4 (-0.42%)
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 Cap1417.85B
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.47
Price Target754.35 (33.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
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)12.32%
Min EPS beat(2)6.33%
Max EPS beat(2)18.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.02%
Min EPS beat(4)6.33%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.49%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.91%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.59%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.57%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)2.02%
PT rev (3m)15.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.26 | ||
| P/S | 8.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.23 | ||
| P/B | 8.44 | ||
| P/tB | 9.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.01 |
EPS(TTM)24.96
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)26.54
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)15.45
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)37.06
OCFY6.57%
SpS65.27
BVpS66.86
TBVpS59.57
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number193.78
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 | 11.12 |
F-Score7
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC2.59
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 Y20.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year20.02%
Revenue Next 2Y18.07%
Revenue Next 3Y16.77%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
EBIT Next 5Y27.17%
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 6 / 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 7 / 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 22.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.44.
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%.