META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027
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This FB2A.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FB2A.DE Profitability Analysis
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
- FB2A has a better Return On Assets (16.52%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Return On Equity of 27.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 20.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 68.18% 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 98.93%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% |
1.3 Margins
- FB2A's Profit Margin of 30.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.44%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 82.00%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 41.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.08% | ||
| GM | 82% |
2. FB2A.DE Health Analysis
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.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 8.79. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A's Altman-Z score of 8.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 1.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 1.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.27, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 8.79 |
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.
- FB2A has a better Current ratio (2.60) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Quick Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a better Quick ratio (2.60) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 |
3. FB2A.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.16% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 22.17% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. FB2A.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
- FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FB2A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- FB2A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. FB2A.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.22.
- 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
5.3 Sustainability
- FB2A pays out 8.81% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FB2A.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.05 | ||
| P/S | 8.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.64 | ||
| P/B | 7.8 | ||
| P/tB | 8.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.88 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.83% | ||
| ROCE | 25.69% | ||
| ROIC | 20.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.48% | ||
| OM | 41.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.08% | ||
| GM | 82% | ||
| FCFM | 22.94% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 374.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 34.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.79 |
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A / FB2A.DE Fundamental Analysis 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 of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is expected to grow by 2.33% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FB2A stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.81%.