META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FB - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
643.7 EUR
-0.7 (-0.11%)
1FB gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. 1FB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 1FB is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make 1FB suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1FB was profitable.
1FB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1FB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1FB has a better Return On Assets (24.26%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 36.66%, 1FB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.47%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is above the industry average of 18.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.47%) for 1FB is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.26% | ||
| ROE | 36.66% | ||
| ROIC | 26.47% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1FB (39.99%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
1FB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 44.08%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
1FB has a better Gross Margin (81.95%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1FB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.99% | ||
| GM | 81.95% |
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1FB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1FB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.49 indicates that 1FB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 13.49, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FB is 0.58, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1FB, only 0.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FB (0.58) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that 1FB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, 1FB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.82
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that 1FB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1FB's Current ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
1FB has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1FB has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1FB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.99%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
1FB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.38%.
1FB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.83% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.83%
Revenue Next 3Y16.56%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
1FB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1FB.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. 1FB is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.59, 1FB is valued on the expensive side.
1FB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.76, 1FB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1FB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
1FB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1FB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1FB may justify a higher PE ratio.
1FB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1FB has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
1FB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 1FB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1FB pays out 7.26% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.26%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
BIT:1FB (8/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
643.7
-0.7 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1617.06B
Analysts84.16
Price Target737.94 (14.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.85%
Min EPS beat(2)18.31%
Max EPS beat(2)19.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.58%
Min EPS beat(4)12.55%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)13.02%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.36%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.38%
PT rev (1m)12.7%
PT rev (3m)17.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.59 | ||
| P/S | 10.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.43 | ||
| P/B | 9.66 | ||
| P/tB | 10.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.17 |
EPS(TTM)23.69
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)26.18
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)17.12
FCFY2.66%
OCF(TTM)34.93
OCFY5.43%
SpS61.05
BVpS66.61
TBVpS59.56
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)1.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.26% | ||
| ROE | 36.66% | ||
| ROCE | 30.61% | ||
| ROIC | 26.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.92% | ||
| OM | 44.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.99% | ||
| GM | 81.95% | ||
| FCFM | 28.04% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
ROICexc(3y)31.35%
ROICexc(5y)34.01%
ROICexgc(3y)37.1%
ROICexgc(5y)41.77%
ROCE(3y)25.11%
ROCE(5y)26.05%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.49%
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 311.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 29.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.49 |
F-Score6
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC2.82
Cap/Depr(3y)282.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)259.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.63%
Profit Quality(3y)93.65%
Profit Quality(5y)92.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.83%
Revenue Next 3Y16.56%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year75.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.64%
EBIT Next 5Y27.12%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%