META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:FB2A • US30303M1027
601.3 EUR
-3.2 (-0.53%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FB2A. FB2A was compared to 21 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. FB2A is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! 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.
- In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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 (16.52%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of FB2A (27.83%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FB2A (20.50%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 106.97%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.08%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has declined.
- FB2A has a Operating Margin of 41.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FB2A's Gross Margin of 82.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 71.43% 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 | 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- FB2A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
- FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.31 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (9.31) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.27, FB2A is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.31 |
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- FB2A has a Current Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- FB2A has a Current ratio of 2.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- FB2A has a Quick Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of FB2A (2.60) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.16%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.85% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 22.17% 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 18.51% yearly.
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 9.76% on average per year.
- FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
EPS Next 5Y9.76%
Revenue Next Year18.18%
Revenue Next 2Y16.92%
Revenue Next 3Y15.78%
Revenue Next 5Y14.75%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.13, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.35, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
- 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.64), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.15 |
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.
PEG (NY)7.19
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
- FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.07. FB2A pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
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 6 / 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 6 / 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 24.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.32.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 8 / 10.