META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027
Current stock price
536.7 EUR
-2.3 (-0.43%)
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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.
- 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's Return On Assets of 16.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Return On Equity of 27.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 20.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 88.26%.
| 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
- FB2A's Profit Margin of 30.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has declined.
- The Operating Margin of FB2A (41.44%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.00%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% 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% |
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. FB2A.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FB2A is creating value.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 8.41. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 8.41, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- FB2A's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FB2A outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.41 |
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.60, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.60 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FB2A's Quick ratio of 2.60 is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 85.71% 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
- Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.17%.
- Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.51% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.51% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y1.66%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.51%
Revenue Next Year25.45%
Revenue Next 2Y21.77%
Revenue Next 3Y19.83%
Revenue Next 5Y17.23%
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. FB2A.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.11, 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say FB2A is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.96 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)12.73
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
5. FB2A.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.40%, which is pretty low.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.38.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.40, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
FB2A.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:FB2A (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
536.7
-2.3 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners78.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.36T
Revenue(TTM)200.97B
Net Income(TTM)60.46B
Analysts83.89
Price Target743.28 (38.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
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%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 | ||
| P/S | 7.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.7 | ||
| P/B | 7.3 | ||
| P/tB | 8.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.96 |
EPS(TTM)25.42
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)25.84
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)15.6
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)39.18
OCFY7.3%
SpS67.99
BVpS73.5
TBVpS65.2
PEG (NY)12.73
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number205.03
Profitability
| 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% |
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 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 | 8.41 |
F-Score5
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC2.34
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 Y1.66%
EPS Next 2Y8.4%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.17%
Revenue growth 3Y19.89%
Revenue growth 5Y18.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.78%
Revenue Next Year25.45%
Revenue Next 2Y21.77%
Revenue Next 3Y19.83%
Revenue Next 5Y17.23%
EBIT growth 1Y19.36%
EBIT growth 3Y35.39%
EBIT growth 5Y20.58%
EBIT Next Year66.98%
EBIT Next 3Y33.86%
EBIT Next 5Y29.11%
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 1.66% 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%.