MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEA - Euronext Milan - NL0015001OI1 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, MFEA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFEA was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEA has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFEA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes MFEA very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MFEA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MFEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
MFEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MFEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MFEA has a better Return On Assets (4.60%) than 71.64% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.03%, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFEA (7.34%) is better than 68.66% of its industry peers.
MFEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.50%. This is below the industry average of 8.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.50%) for MFEA is below the current ROIC(7.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 8.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.34% |
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.1%
ROE(3y)9.83%
ROE(5y)8.48%
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)6.13%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.54%, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEA has declined.
MFEA has a Operating Margin of 7.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 62.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFEA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.49%, MFEA is doing worse than 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFEA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 42.49% |
OM growth 3Y1.54%
OM growth 5Y11.65%
PM growth 3Y12.11%
PM growth 5Y-11.69%
GM growth 3Y-3.67%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFEA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MFEA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.99 indicates that MFEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFEA has a Altman-Z score of 1.99. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 70.15% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEA is 2.91, which is a good value as it means it would take MFEA, 2.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MFEA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 76.12% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that MFEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
MFEA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) than 76.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC5.68%
2.3 Liquidity
MFEA has a Current Ratio of 0.84. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEA outperforms 43.28% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA has a Quick ratio of 0.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEA outperforms 47.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MFEA have decreased by -8.82% in the last year.
MFEA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.88% yearly.
MFEA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.70%.
MFEA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.82%
EPS 3Y-15.19%
EPS 5Y-1.88%
EPS Q2Q%47.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.75%
Sales Q2Q%7.23%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y47.98%
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y17.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
MFEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.82.
80.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MFEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.36, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFEA is valued cheaper than 92.54% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFEA is cheaper than 88.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MFEA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MFEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
MFEA's earnings are expected to grow with 17.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y17.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, MFEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.64, MFEA pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEA pays more dividend than 80.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MFEA pays out 61.78% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP61.78%
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y17.62%
BIT:MFEA (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.286
+0.02 (+0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.87B
Analysts50
Price Target3.02 (-8.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP61.78%
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)-1.09%
PT rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.42
EY12.78%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY18.66%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY16.66%
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY41.88%
SpS7.23
BVpS4.99
TBVpS1.35
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 8.03% | ||
| ROCE | 9.23% | ||
| ROIC | 7.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.42% | ||
| OM | 7.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.54% | ||
| GM | 42.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.57% |
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.1%
ROE(3y)9.83%
ROE(5y)8.48%
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)6.13%
ROICexc(3y)7.06%
ROICexc(5y)6.65%
ROICexgc(3y)15.72%
ROICexgc(5y)14.99%
ROCE(3y)8.29%
ROCE(5y)7.9%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.52%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.89%
OM growth 3Y1.54%
OM growth 5Y11.65%
PM growth 3Y12.11%
PM growth 5Y-11.69%
GM growth 3Y-3.67%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
F-Score6
WACC5.68%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)93.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.29%
Profit Quality(3y)147.59%
Profit Quality(5y)176.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.82%
EPS 3Y-15.19%
EPS 5Y-1.88%
EPS Q2Q%47.8%
EPS Next Y47.98%
EPS Next 2Y25.6%
EPS Next 3Y17.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.75%
Sales Q2Q%7.23%
Revenue Next Year6.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.72%
EBIT growth 5Y7.47%
EBIT Next Year122.8%
EBIT Next 3Y31.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.73%
FCF growth 3Y-3%
FCF growth 5Y-12.85%
OCF growth 1Y-13.91%
OCF growth 3Y-2.17%
OCF growth 5Y-9.14%