META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027
604.5 EUR
-1 (-0.17%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FB2A against 21 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While FB2A has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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 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.
- FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FB2A has a Return On Assets of 16.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.83%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 20.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.25%. This is significantly below the industry average of 106.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% |
ROA(3y)18.71%
ROA(5y)18.47%
ROE(3y)29.17%
ROE(5y)27.5%
ROIC(3y)21.25%
ROIC(5y)21.27%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of FB2A (30.08%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.44%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A has a better Gross Margin (82.00%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.08% | ||
| GM | 82% |
OM growth 3Y12.93%
OM growth 5Y1.74%
PM growth 3Y14.78%
PM growth 5Y-2.36%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.31 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A has a Altman-Z score of 9.31. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FB2A outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.31 |
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- FB2A has a Current Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FB2A (2.60) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.60, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.16%, which is quite impressive.
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.85% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.17%.
- FB2A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.16%
EPS 3Y51.27%
EPS 5Y24.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.17%
Revenue growth 3Y19.89%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.78%
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 9.76% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
EPS Next 5Y9.76%
Revenue Next Year18.18%
Revenue Next 2Y16.92%
Revenue Next 3Y15.78%
Revenue Next 5Y14.75%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.26.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, FB2A is valued at the same level.
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.47.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- FB2A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
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 1.07, FB2A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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
- 8.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FB2A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.81%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
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.
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 6 / 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 24.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.36.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 8 / 10.