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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to META. META was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making META a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. META is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, META could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
META had positive earnings in the past year.
META had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
META had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years META always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
META has a better Return On Assets (19.26%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.16%, META belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for META is significantly above the industry average of 13.70%.
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
The Profit Margin of META (30.89%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
META's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
META has a Operating Margin of 43.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. META outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
META's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.00%, META belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), META is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, META has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for META has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
META has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
META has an Altman-Z score of 11.03. This indicates that META is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
META's Altman-Z score of 11.03 is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of META is 0.64, which is an excellent value as it means it would take META, only 0.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
META's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. META outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that META is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, META perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.03 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.98, META perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.98, META perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
META shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.27%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of META.
META's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. META is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of META to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say META is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of META.
META's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
META's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
META's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. META is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, META is valued a bit cheaper than 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
META has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as META's earnings are expected to grow with 13.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.26%, META is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.48, META pays a better dividend. On top of this META pays more dividend than 87.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.26, META pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
5.2 History
META does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
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 META. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
653.06
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.17%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.12%
Market Cap1.65T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target850.96 (30.3%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio1.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.99
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)-1.1%
PT rev (3m)-1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.22 | ||
| P/S | 8.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.3 | ||
| P/B | 8.48 | ||
| P/tB | 9.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.84 |
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)30.78
Fwd EY4.71%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.72%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.54%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)0.99
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 | 11.03 |
F-Score7
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC3.04
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 / META FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for META stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to META.
What is the valuation status for META stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 financial health of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.