MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:MFEA - NL0015001OI1 - Common Stock
3.27 EUR
-0.11 (-3.14%)
Taking everything into account, MFEA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFEA was compared to 62 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFEA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MFEA was profitable.
In the past year MFEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MFEA's Return On Assets of 3.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 62.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MFEA (5.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFEA (7.47%) is better than 69.35% of its industry peers.
MFEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.84%. This is below the industry average of 8.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) for MFEA is above the 3 year average (5.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 5.1% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% |
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)6.74%
ROE(5y)7.9%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.63%
1.3 Margins
MFEA has a Profit Margin (3.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEA has declined.
The Operating Margin of MFEA (8.86%) is better than 67.74% of its industry peers.
MFEA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MFEA has a Gross Margin of 42.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEA outperforms 40.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFEA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.5% | ||
| GM | 42.93% |
OM growth 3Y-5.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y-28.58%
PM growth 5Y-6.39%
GM growth 3Y-2.18%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MFEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
MFEA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MFEA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MFEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is not the best score and indicates that MFEA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.34, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEA is 2.35, which is a good value as it means it would take MFEA, 2.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEA (2.35) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that MFEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
MFEA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA's Current ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MFEA's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MFEA have decreased strongly by -13.26% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.94% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.67% in the past year.
MFEA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.26%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%205.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.65% on average over the next years.
MFEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.22, the valuation of MFEA can be described as very reasonable.
MFEA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEA is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.90 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEA is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. MFEA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, MFEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, MFEA pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEA pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MFEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
98.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFEA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
BIT:MFEA (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.27
-0.11 (-3.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.31B
Analysts52.22
Price Target3.11 (-4.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP98.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)7.06%
PT rev (3m)-4.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.83 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 2.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY16.94%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY15.6%
OCF(TTM)1.16
OCFY35.35%
SpS5.93
BVpS4.07
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 5.1% | ||
| ROCE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.64% | ||
| OM | 8.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.5% | ||
| GM | 42.93% | ||
| FCFM | 8.61% |
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)6.74%
ROE(5y)7.9%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.63%
ROICexc(3y)6.26%
ROICexc(5y)6.07%
ROICexgc(3y)14.8%
ROICexgc(5y)13.98%
ROCE(3y)8.51%
ROCE(5y)8.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.33%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.91%
OM growth 3Y-5.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y-28.58%
PM growth 5Y-6.39%
GM growth 3Y-2.18%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 246.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
F-Score5
WACC6.15%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)93.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.51%
Profit Quality(3y)190.43%
Profit Quality(5y)188.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.26%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%205.33%
EPS Next Y-10.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year70.71%
EBIT Next 3Y15.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y19.54%
FCF growth 3Y-10.1%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y5.98%
OCF growth 3Y-6.33%
OCF growth 5Y-3.14%