MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B (MFEB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEB - Euronext Milan - NL0015001OJ9 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
MFEB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFEB get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFEB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MFEB had positive earnings in the past year.
MFEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MFEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFEB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MFEB has a better Return On Assets (3.05%) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.10%, MFEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFEB (7.47%) is better than 63.49% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFEB is below the industry average of 8.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) for MFEB 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
With a Profit Margin value of 3.50%, MFEB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEB has declined.
MFEB has a Operating Margin of 8.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEB outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.93%, MFEB is doing worse than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFEB 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), 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
The debt/assets ratio for MFEB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.27 indicates that MFEB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.27, MFEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFEB would need 2.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MFEB's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEB outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFEB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEB outperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.15%
2.3 Liquidity
MFEB has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MFEB has a Current ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
MFEB has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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
MFEB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.26%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.94% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.67% in the past 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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.91% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.38% on average over the next years.
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.
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
MFEB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.91.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFEB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, MFEB is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.19 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFEB is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFEB is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFEB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 79.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MFEB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.07
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.97%, MFEB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.49, MFEB pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEB pays more dividend than 93.65% 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 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.97% |
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 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
BIT:MFEB (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.812
-0.06 (-1.6%)
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 Cap2.17B
Analysts49.41
Price Target4.28 (12.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.97% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.28%
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 | 11.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY8.39%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY16.15%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY16.6%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY37.61%
SpS7.35
BVpS5.05
TBVpS1.57
PEG (NY)4.07
PEG (5Y)1.5
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 | 2.27 |
F-Score5
WACC6.15%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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%