META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
562.8 EUR
+19.3 (+3.55%)
Overall FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FB2A against 22 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! 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.
- FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 19.26%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 30.16%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% 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 90.91% 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 89.56%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of FB2A (30.89%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
- FB2A's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.00%, FB2A is in the better half of 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 | 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 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 10.89. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 10.89, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% 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 of 0.64. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 68.18% of 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.
- 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 | 10.89 |
ROIC/WACC3.03
WACC8.78%
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 Current ratio of 1.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% 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 amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% 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.
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.82% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 21.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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 11.10% yearly.
- 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 Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.1%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.04%
Revenue Next 3Y18.56%
Revenue Next 5Y16.52%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.84.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, FB2A is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.40, 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 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FB2A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.4 |
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 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- FB2A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.34%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.07, FB2A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.34, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- FB2A pays out 8.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
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 22.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.56.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 7 / 10.