META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
564.9 EUR
+3.8 (+0.68%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FB2A. FB2A was compared to 18 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While FB2A belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FB2A is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FB2A (19.26%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.16%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 26.56% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is above the industry average of 19.20%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) for FB2A is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 30.89%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FB2A (43.28%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a better Gross Margin (82.00%) than 70.00% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FB2A is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
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 11.30 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 11.30, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.64, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio (0.64) which is in line with its industry peers.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FB2A (0.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.54
WACC10.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Current ratio (1.98) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.98, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.85% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% 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 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
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.02%
Revenue Next 3Y18.52%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, FB2A is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.63, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. FB2A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 |
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 excellent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.89
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.27%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, FB2A pays a better dividend. On top of this FB2A pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.27, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
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 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
FRA:FB2A (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
564.9
+3.8 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.42T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target734.74 (30.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.27%
Min EPS beat(2)6.23%
Max EPS beat(2)18.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15%
Min EPS beat(4)6.23%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.9%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)-1.04%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.63 | ||
| P/S | 8.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.6 | ||
| P/B | 8.65 | ||
| P/tB | 9.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 |
EPS(TTM)24.47
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)26.11
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)15.09
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)36.21
OCFY6.41%
SpS63.77
BVpS65.32
TBVpS58.2
PEG (NY)3.89
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number189.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROCE | 30.72% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.22% | ||
| OM | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% | ||
| FCFM | 23.67% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
ROICexc(3y)31.35%
ROICexc(5y)34.01%
ROICexgc(3y)37.1%
ROICexgc(5y)41.77%
ROCE(3y)25.11%
ROCE(5y)26.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.49%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 355.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.3 |
F-Score7
WACC10.44%
ROIC/WACC2.54
Cap/Depr(3y)282.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)259.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.63%
Profit Quality(3y)93.65%
Profit Quality(5y)92.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
EPS Next Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.02%
Revenue Next 3Y18.52%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year78.8%
EBIT Next 3Y34.63%
EBIT Next 5Y27.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.33%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y62.45%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%
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.
What is the valuation status for FB2A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 23.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.65.
How sustainable is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.