META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FB - Euronext Milan - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
1FB gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, 1FB could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years 1FB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1FB (23.78%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.01%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB's Return On Invested Capital of 25.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1FB is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 39.11%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1FB has a better Operating Margin (43.00%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FB has remained more or less at the same level.
1FB has a Gross Margin of 81.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FB outperforms 81.82% 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 | 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1FB is creating value.
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 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 12.33 indicates that 1FB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1FB's Altman-Z score of 12.33 is amongst the best of the industry. 1FB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.55. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1FB has a Debt to FCF ratio (0.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry: 1FB outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.33 |
ROIC/WACC2.82
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1FB has a better Current ratio (2.66) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
1FB has a Quick Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1FB (2.66) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.27% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1FB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
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 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
1FB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue Next Year14.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.17%
Revenue Next 3Y13.16%
Revenue Next 5Y12.05%
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 24.88, 1FB is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.82. 1FB is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.22, 1FB is valued on the expensive side.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. 1FB is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as 1FB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1FB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1FB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, 1FB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
1FB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.73.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, 1FB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1FB pays out 7.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.7%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
BIT:1FB (5/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
564.5
-4.5 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1419.34B
Analysts83.29
Price Target630.49 (11.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
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)-9.35%
PT rev (3m)-2.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.22 | ||
| P/S | 9.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.69 | ||
| P/B | 8.67 | ||
| P/tB | 9.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.04 |
EPS(TTM)22.69
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)25.41
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)18.41
FCFY3.26%
OCF(TTM)33.82
OCFY5.99%
SpS59.96
BVpS65.12
TBVpS57.85
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)1.09
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 | 12.33 |
F-Score6
WACC9.11%
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)47.27%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.52%
EPS Next Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
Revenue Next Year14.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.17%
Revenue Next 3Y13.16%
Revenue Next 5Y12.05%
EBIT growth 1Y31.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year66.06%
EBIT Next 3Y31.35%
EBIT Next 5Y24.07%
FCF growth 1Y197.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y90.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%