META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FB2A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 21 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes FB2A very considerable 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 22.59%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Return On Equity of 34.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 24.88%, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% 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 29.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.88%) for FB2A is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.59% | ||
| ROE | 34.14% | ||
| ROIC | 24.88% |
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 (37.91%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 42.41%, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
FB2A's Gross Margin of 81.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
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 | 42.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.91% | ||
| GM | 81.68% |
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.
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 11.00. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (11.00) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.53, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio (0.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FB2A (0.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11 |
ROIC/WACC2.84
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.98 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.98, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.98 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FB2A (2.98) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 60.54%, 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.
FB2A shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.94%.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60.54%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%50.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%20.63%
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 12.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y6.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue Next Year14.03%
Revenue Next 2Y13.53%
Revenue Next 3Y13.45%
Revenue Next 5Y12.05%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
FB2A's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.98, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.45, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.38), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FB2A is on the same level as its industry peers.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.03 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 12.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.39%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of FB2A has falen by -28.41%. 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 a higher than the industry average which is at 1.79.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
FB2A pays out 8.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.13%
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
FRA:FB2A (4/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
481.8
+5.9 (+1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1216.28B
Analysts83.38
Price Target623.3 (29.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.31%
Min EPS beat(2)12.55%
Max EPS beat(2)16.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.63%
Min EPS beat(4)6.85%
Max EPS beat(4)16.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.8%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.11%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)-14.22%
PT rev (3m)-3.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 | ||
| P/S | 8.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.13 | ||
| P/B | 7.56 | ||
| P/tB | 8.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.03 |
EPS(TTM)21.06
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)22.46
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)18.86
FCFY3.91%
OCF(TTM)31.85
OCFY6.61%
SpS57.37
BVpS63.7
TBVpS56.17
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.59% | ||
| ROE | 34.14% | ||
| ROCE | 28.78% | ||
| ROIC | 24.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 36.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.16% | ||
| OM | 42.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.91% | ||
| GM | 81.68% | ||
| FCFM | 32.87% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 240.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 143.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11 |
F-Score8
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC2.84
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)60.54%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%50.47%
EPS Next Y6.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.35%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.94%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%20.63%
Revenue Next Year14.03%
Revenue Next 2Y13.53%
Revenue Next 3Y13.45%
Revenue Next 5Y12.05%
EBIT growth 1Y38.97%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year68.08%
EBIT Next 3Y31.31%
EBIT Next 5Y24.07%
FCF growth 1Y23.32%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y28.43%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%