MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:MFEA • NL0015001OI1

3.146 EUR
+0.03 (+1.03%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MFEA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MFEA against 68 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEA is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. MFEA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make MFEA suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MFEA had a positive operating cash flow.
MFEA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFEA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.50%, MFEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFEA has a Return On Equity (7.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.23%, MFEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFEA is below the industry average of 7.91%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) for MFEA is above the 3 year average (5.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.5%
ROE 7.32%
ROIC 6.23%
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)6.74%
ROE(5y)7.9%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.63%
MFEA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFEA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.02%, MFEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEA has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.84%, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFEA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • MFEA's Gross Margin of 42.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFEA has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.84%
PM (TTM) 5.02%
GM 42.47%
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%
MFEA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFEA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFEA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MFEA has less shares outstanding
  • MFEA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MFEA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingMFEA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MFEA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFEA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • MFEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. 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.
  • MFEA has a better Altman-Z score (2.38) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEA is 1.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFEA, only 1.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.84, MFEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, MFEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.84
Altman-Z 2.38
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC6.14%
MFEA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFEA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that MFEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.01, MFEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MFEA's Quick ratio of 0.96 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 63.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.96
MFEA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFEA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.59% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, MFEA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.94% on average per year.
  • MFEA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.48%.
  • MFEA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.59%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%1481.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4.9%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MFEA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.08% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 29.46% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y-2.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year34.05%
Revenue Next 2Y45.91%
Revenue Next 3Y29.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
MFEA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFEA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
MFEA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFEA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.33, the valuation of MFEA can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFEA is valued cheaper than 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. MFEA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.78, the valuation of MFEA can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say MFEA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.33
Fwd PE 5.78
MFEA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFEA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFEA is valued cheaper than 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFEA is valued cheaper than 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.87
EV/EBITDA 3.75
MFEA.MI Per share dataMFEA.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MFEA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y-2.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MFEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.70%, which is a nice return.
  • MFEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.27. MFEA pays more dividend than 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, MFEA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.7%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • MFEA pays out 143.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP143.33%
EPS Next 2Y-2.75%
EPS Next 3Y1.08%
MFEA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFEA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
MFEA.MI Dividend Payout.MFEA.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFEA.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A / MFEA.MI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MFEA.MI.


Can you provide the valuation status for MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A?

MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) is expected to decline by -0.51% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 143.33%.