META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
560.9 EUR
+1.7 (+0.3%)
Overall FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FB2A against 19 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FB2A is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make FB2A a good candidate 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FB2A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a better Return On Equity (30.16%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FB2A (26.56%) is better 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 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
- FB2A has a Profit Margin of 30.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 84.21% 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 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FB2A is creating value.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 11.31 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of FB2A (11.31) is better than 73.68% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.31 |
ROIC/WACC3.03
WACC8.76%
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 78.95% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a Quick ratio of 1.98. This is in the better half 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
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.52% on average per year.
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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.20, 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.60), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.80, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.37 |
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.
- FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.67
PEG (5Y)1.02
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.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.20. FB2A pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 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 2Y13.28%
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 23.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.69.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 7 / 10.