META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
559.2 EUR
-5.7 (-1.01%)
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 18 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years FB2A has always been profitable.
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 19.26%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.16%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) than 88.89% 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 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 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.28%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% 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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 82.00%, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% 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
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
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.30 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FB2A (11.30) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FB2A's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC10.36%
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's Current ratio of 1.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.98) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| 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
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.28% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.85, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.41, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FB2A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FB2A.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
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)3.85
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.27%, which is pretty low.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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
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%
FRA:FB2A (12/29/2025, 5:26:53 PM)
559.2
-5.7 (-1.01%)
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 Cap1.41T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target734.74 (31.39%)
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 | 22.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.41 | ||
| P/S | 8.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.44 | ||
| P/B | 8.56 | ||
| P/tB | 9.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 |
EPS(TTM)24.47
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)26.11
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)15.09
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)36.21
OCFY6.48%
SpS63.77
BVpS65.32
TBVpS58.2
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)1
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
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC2.56
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 22.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.56.
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%.