META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FB - Euronext Milan - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, 1FB scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1FB was compared to 22 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. 1FB gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 1FB is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make 1FB suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1FB was profitable.
In the past year 1FB had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.78%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.01%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.71%, 1FB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1FB is in line with the industry average of 21.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for 1FB is below the current ROIC(25.71%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.78% | ||
| ROE | 36.01% | ||
| ROIC | 25.71% |
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
1FB has a better Profit Margin (39.11%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1FB has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of 1FB (43.00%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
1FB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.75%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.11% | ||
| GM | 81.75% |
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
1FB has an Altman-Z score of 13.62. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1FB has a Altman-Z score of 13.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FB outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FB is 0.55, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1FB, only 0.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.55, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
1FB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC9.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1FB's Current ratio of 2.66 is amongst the best of the industry. 1FB outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.66 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1FB's Quick ratio of 2.66 is amongst the best of the industry. 1FB outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1FB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.27%, 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 19.37%.
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)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y14.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.07, 1FB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1FB is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. 1FB is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.81, 1FB is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1FB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.11. 1FB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1FB is on the same level as its industry peers.
1FB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1FB is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1FB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1FB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.29%, 1FB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, 1FB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.29, 1FB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
7.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1FB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.7%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
BIT:1FB (7/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
617.5
+8.2 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1552.60B
Analysts83.64
Price Target654.81 (6.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.73%
Min EPS beat(2)16.07%
Max EPS beat(2)19.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.76%
Min EPS beat(4)7.03%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.9%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)2.88%
PT rev (3m)4.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.81 | ||
| P/S | 10.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.83 | ||
| P/B | 9.78 | ||
| P/tB | 11.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.34 |
EPS(TTM)22
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)24.89
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)17.85
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)32.8
OCFY5.31%
SpS58.14
BVpS63.15
TBVpS56.1
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.78% | ||
| ROE | 36.01% | ||
| ROCE | 29.74% | ||
| ROIC | 25.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 35.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.75% | ||
| OM | 43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 39.11% | ||
| GM | 81.75% | ||
| FCFM | 30.71% |
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 | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 273.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.62 |
F-Score6
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACC2.7
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)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y14.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
EBIT growth 1Y31.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year66.06%
EBIT Next 3Y31.35%
EBIT Next 5Y24.16%
FCF growth 1Y197.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y90.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%