META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027

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576.1 EUR
+1.3 (+0.23%)
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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.

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1. FB2A.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
  • FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years FB2A has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years FB2A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FB2A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFB2A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 16.52%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 27.83%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.50%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 98.93%.
Industry RankSector 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%
FB2A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFB2A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • FB2A has a better Profit Margin (30.08%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has declined.
  • FB2A has a Operating Margin of 41.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • FB2A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FB2A has a better Gross Margin (82.00%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FB2A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFB2A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
FB2A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFB2A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
FB2A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFB2A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100B 200B 300B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.85 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (8.85) than 77.27% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.27, FB2A is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, FB2A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.27
Altman-Z 8.85
ROIC/WACC2.33
WACC8.8%
FB2A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFB2A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • FB2A has a Current ratio of 2.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 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.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.60, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.6
Quick Ratio 2.6
FB2A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFB2A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. FB2A.DE Growth Analysis

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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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 13.70% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue Next Year25.47%
Revenue Next 2Y21.79%
Revenue Next 3Y19.81%
Revenue Next 5Y17.5%

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.
FB2A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFB2A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B
FB2A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFB2A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10 20 30 40 50

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4. FB2A.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.72, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
  • 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. FB2A is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.20, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
  • FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 63.64% 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 22.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.72
Fwd PE 22.2
FB2A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFB2A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.02
EV/EBITDA 16.04
FB2A.DE Per share dataFB2A.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
PEG (NY)9.74
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%

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5. FB2A.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 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 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
FB2A.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFB2A.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
FB2A.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFB2A.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B
FB2A.DE Dividend Payout.FB2A.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FB2A.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FB2A.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A

FRA:FB2A (4/27/2026, 3:49:48 PM)

576.1

+1.3 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners78.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.46T
Revenue(TTM)200.97B
Net Income(TTM)60.46B
Analysts83.89
Price Target739.85 (28.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.98%
Min EPS beat(2)5.72%
Max EPS beat(2)6.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.41%
Min EPS beat(4)5.72%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.52%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.22%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.2%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.58%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.05%
PT rev (1m)-0.46%
PT rev (3m)0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.72
Fwd PE 22.2
P/S 8.49
P/FCF 37.02
P/OCF 14.74
P/B 7.86
P/tB 8.86
EV/EBITDA 16.04
EPS(TTM)25.36
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)25.95
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)15.56
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)39.09
OCFY6.78%
SpS67.83
BVpS73.33
TBVpS65.05
PEG (NY)9.74
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number204.551 (-64.49%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROA(3y)18.71%
ROA(5y)18.47%
ROE(3y)29.17%
ROE(5y)27.5%
ROIC(3y)21.25%
ROIC(5y)21.27%
ROICexc(3y)30.5%
ROICexc(5y)30.55%
ROICexgc(3y)35.18%
ROICexgc(5y)36.34%
ROCE(3y)26.62%
ROCE(5y)26.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.27%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.85%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector 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 8.85
F-Score5
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC2.33
Cap/Depr(3y)286.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)290.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.05%
Profit Quality(3y)91.71%
Profit Quality(5y)91.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.16%
EPS 3Y51.27%
EPS 5Y24.85%
EPS Q2Q%10.72%
EPS Next Y2.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.97%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.17%
Revenue growth 3Y19.89%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.78%
Revenue Next Year25.47%
Revenue Next 2Y21.79%
Revenue Next 3Y19.81%
Revenue Next 5Y17.5%
EBIT growth 1Y19.36%
EBIT growth 3Y35.39%
EBIT growth 5Y20.58%
EBIT Next Year66.44%
EBIT Next 3Y33.43%
EBIT Next 5Y29.1%
FCF growth 1Y-14.73%
FCF growth 3Y34.28%
FCF growth 5Y14.3%
OCF growth 1Y26.8%
OCF growth 3Y31.89%
OCF growth 5Y24.48%

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 6 / 10 to FB2A.DE.


What is the valuation status of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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%.