META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
512.7 EUR
-10.5 (-2.01%)
FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 19 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FB2A a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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
In the past year FB2A was profitable.
In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
FB2A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FB2A has a better Return On Assets (19.26%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Return On Equity of 30.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FB2A (26.56%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is in line with the industry average of 19.91%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 30.89%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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 94.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 82.00%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FB2A is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 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
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 10.45. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A's Altman-Z score of 10.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 10.45 |
ROIC/WACC2.65
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
FB2A has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Current ratio (1.98) than 73.68% 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 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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!
FB2A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.40% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.78% on average per year.
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.16%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. FB2A is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.20, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FB2A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 14.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.34%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of FB2A has falen by -20.43%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.49. FB2A pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
FRA:FB2A (11/18/2025, 5:27:58 PM)
512.7
-10.5 (-2.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.29T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target737.15 (43.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
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)-0.42%
PT rev (3m)0.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.2 | ||
| P/S | 7.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.88 | ||
| P/B | 7.69 | ||
| P/tB | 8.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
EPS(TTM)24.88
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)26.7
Fwd EY5.21%
FCF(TTM)15.4
FCFY3%
OCF(TTM)36.94
OCFY7.2%
SpS65.05
BVpS66.64
TBVpS59.37
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham Number193.14
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 | 10.45 |
F-Score7
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC2.65
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 Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.16%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
EBIT Next 5Y27.74%
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 6 / 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 20.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.69.
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%.