647.95 USD
+14.34 (+2.26%)
647.2 USD
-0.75 (-0.12%)
Taking everything into account, META scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. META was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. META gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. META is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make META a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
META had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year META had a positive cash flow from operations.
META had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
META had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of META (19.26%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
META's Return On Equity of 30.16% is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
META has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. META outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for META is significantly above the industry average of 13.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for META 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 an excellent Profit Margin value of 30.89%, META belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of META has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of META (43.28%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
META's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of META (82.00%) is better than 81.43% of its industry peers.
META'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so META is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for META has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, META has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, META has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.85 indicates that META is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
META's Altman-Z score of 10.85 is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
META 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.
META has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.64) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that META is not too dependend on debt financing.
META's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. META outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.85 |
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC10.14%
2.3 Liquidity
META has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that META is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.98, META is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
META has a Quick Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that META is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
META's Quick ratio of 1.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. META outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
META does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
META shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.85%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, META shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 21.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, META shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
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, META will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.28% on average per year.
META is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of META.
62.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than META, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
META is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.93, META is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as META.
META's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, META is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
61.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than META, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
META's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
META has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
META's earnings are expected to grow with 14.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
META has a yearly dividend return of 0.36%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, META pays a better dividend. On top of this META pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, META pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
5.2 History
META is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
META 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.76%
Inst Owner Change-15.12%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change3.35%
Market Cap1.63T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target860.44 (32.79%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio1.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.93 | ||
| P/S | 8.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 8.42 | ||
| P/tB | 9.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.53 |
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)30.96
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.75%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.59%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number223.52
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 | 10.85 |
F-Score7
WACC10.14%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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 5Y10.28%
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 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
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 / META FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for META stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to META.
What is the valuation status of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of META stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) has a profitability rating of 9 / 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 (META) is 22.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.42.
Is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.