META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
560.8 EUR
-4.6 (-0.81%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FB2A. FB2A was compared to 19 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FB2A a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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
- FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FB2A has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 19.26%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Return On Equity of 30.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 108.93%.
- 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 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A has a better Operating Margin (43.28%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FB2A has a better Gross Margin (82.00%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
- FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 11.34. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A has a Altman-Z score of 11.34. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 73.68% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.64, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- FB2A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.34 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a Current ratio of 1.98. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 78.95% 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.
- FB2A's Quick ratio of 1.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 78.95% 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.
- 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%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.96%
EPS Next 2Y13.28%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
EPS Next 5Y11.1%
Revenue Next Year21.98%
Revenue Next 2Y20.07%
Revenue Next 3Y18.58%
Revenue Next 5Y16.52%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.01, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
- FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.62.
- FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. FB2A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.64
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y13.28%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, FB2A pays a better dividend. On top of this FB2A pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| 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 2Y13.28%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FB2A stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 23.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.62.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 7 / 10.