MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B (MFEB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:MFEB - NL0015001OJ9 - Common Stock
4.892 EUR
-0.25 (-4.82%)
Overall MFEB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MFEB against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFEB 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 MFEB was profitable.
MFEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MFEB (3.05%) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.10%, MFEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.47%, MFEB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB 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 3 year average ROIC (5.84%) for MFEB is below the current ROIC(7.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.50%, MFEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEB has declined.
The Operating Margin of MFEB (8.86%) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MFEB (42.93%) is worse than 61.29% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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), MFEB is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFEB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.73 indicates that MFEB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFEB has a Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFEB outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEB is 2.35, which is a good value as it means it would take MFEB, 2.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MFEB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEB outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that MFEB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFEB (0.13) is better than 75.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that MFEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MFEB (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MFEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEB has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is in line with 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 MFEB have decreased strongly by -13.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, MFEB 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, MFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.67% in the last year.
MFEB 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
MFEB is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.65% yearly.
MFEB 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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.29, the valuation of MFEB can be described as correct.
MFEB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFEB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFEB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
MFEB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEB is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, MFEB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, MFEB pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEB pays more dividend than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| 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 MFEB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
BIT:MFEB (9/17/2025, 11:14:38 AM)
4.892
-0.25 (-4.82%)
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 Cap3.45B
Analysts52.22
Price Target4.31 (-11.9%)
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)3.68%
PT rev (3m)0.6%
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 | 15.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY6.54%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY11.32%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY10.43%
OCF(TTM)1.16
OCFY23.63%
SpS5.93
BVpS4.07
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.92
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 | 2.73 |
F-Score5
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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%