MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B (MFEB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEB - Borsa Italiana Milan - NL0015001OJ9 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MFEB. MFEB was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFEB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MFEB was profitable.
MFEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MFEB has always 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 (4.60%) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a Return On Equity of 8.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 59.68% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFEB is below the industry average of 9.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.34%) for MFEB is above the 3 year average (6.50%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
MFEB has a better Profit Margin (5.54%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MFEB (7.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFEB has grown nicely.
MFEB has a Gross Margin of 42.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFEB underperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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 MFEB is still creating some value.
MFEB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 2.16 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 2.16. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEB outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.91. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFEB would need 2.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.91, MFEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that MFEB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, MFEB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC5.87%
2.3 Liquidity
MFEB has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, MFEB is doing worse than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, MFEB is doing worse than 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFEB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.83%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.88% on average over the past years.
MFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.70%.
Measured over the past years, MFEB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.83%
EPS 3Y-15.19%
EPS 5Y-1.88%
EPS Q2Q%47.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.75%
Sales Q2Q%7.23%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MFEB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.97% on average per year.
MFEB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.92%
EPS Next 2Y25.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.42, the valuation of MFEB can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFEB.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFEB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.36), we can say MFEB is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.15 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEB indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEB to the average of the S&P500 Index (92.49), we can say MFEB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFEB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEB is cheaper than 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFEB's earnings are expected to grow with 17.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.07%, which is a nice return.
MFEB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.05. MFEB pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, MFEB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MFEB pays out 61.78% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP61.78%
EPS Next 2Y25.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.97%
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B
BIT:MFEB (2/4/2025, 5:29:59 PM)
4.376
+0.05 (+1.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.49B
Analysts50.59
Price Target4.15 (-5.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.07% |
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)-2.68%
PT rev (3m)-7.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 8 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.18 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 3.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.42
EY9.6%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY13.99%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY12.51%
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY31.45%
SpS7.23
BVpS4.99
TBVpS1.35
PEG (NY)0.21
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 | 2.16 |
F-Score6
WACC5.87%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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)-8.83%
EPS 3Y-15.19%
EPS 5Y-1.88%
EPS Q2Q%47.68%
EPS Next Y48.92%
EPS Next 2Y25.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.75%
Sales Q2Q%7.23%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
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%