META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
562.6 EUR
+19.1 (+3.51%)
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 22 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FB2A is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FB2A was profitable.
- FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FB2A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 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 has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is significantly below the industry average of 89.56%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) for FB2A is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- FB2A has a Profit Margin of 30.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 77.27% 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 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- 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.
- FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.89 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of FB2A (10.89) is better than 63.64% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A (0.64) is better than 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 of 0.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FB2A outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.89 |
ROIC/WACC3.03
WACC8.77%
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 amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% 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 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- 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
- FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.83.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, FB2A is valued at the same level.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
- 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies 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 | 37.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.59 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of FB2A 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 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
- 8.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FB2A. This is a low number and 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 22.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.55.
Can you provide the financial health for FB2A stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 7 / 10.