MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEA - Euronext Milan - NL0015001OI1 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall MFEA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MFEA against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFEA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
MFEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 Return On Assets of 3.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a Return On Equity of 5.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEA outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFEA (7.47%) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFEA is below the industry average of 8.25%.
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.
MFEA's Operating Margin of 8.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFEA has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of MFEA (42.93%) is worse than 61.29% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFEA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFEA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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
MFEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.11. 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 2.11, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFEA would need 2.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MFEA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that MFEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
MFEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC5.74%
2.3 Liquidity
MFEA has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, MFEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.67% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MFEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.16% on average per year.
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
MFEA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.91% yearly.
MFEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of MFEA.
MFEA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFEA is cheaper than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.45, MFEA is valued rather cheaply.
MFEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.71.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEA is cheaper than 98.39% of the companies listed 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 21.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFEA is cheaper than 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFEA is valued cheaper than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MFEA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.94%, MFEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MFEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.99. MFEA pays more dividend than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, MFEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.94% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MFEA pays out 98.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
BIT:MFEA (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.898
+0 (+0.14%)
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 Cap1.65B
Analysts49.41
Price Target3.31 (14.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.94% |
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)4.98%
PT rev (3m)12.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.02 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY11.04%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY21.24%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY21.84%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY49.48%
SpS7.35
BVpS5.05
TBVpS1.57
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.14
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 | 2.11 |
F-Score5
WACC5.74%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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 Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4%
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
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%