META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FB - Euronext Milan - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall 1FB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1FB against 20 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 1FB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 1FB shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes 1FB very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1FB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1FB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1FB has always been profitable.
1FB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1FB (23.78%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
1FB has a better Return On Equity (36.01%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.71%, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% 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 22.63%.
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's Profit Margin of 39.11% is amongst the best of the industry. 1FB outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1FB has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 43.00%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 (81.75%) than 80.00% 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
1FB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1FB has an Altman-Z score of 13.29. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 13.29, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
1FB's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1FB outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that 1FB is not too dependend on debt financing.
1FB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.29 |
ROIC/WACC2.88
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that 1FB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.66, 1FB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.66, 1FB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, 1FB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, 1FB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.03% on average per year.
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 Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue Next Year14.31%
Revenue Next 2Y14.16%
Revenue Next 3Y13.16%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.26, 1FB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say 1FB is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1FB.
1FB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. 1FB is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1FB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.75 |
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)3.15
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1FB has a yearly dividend return of 0.30%, which is pretty low.
1FB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.70.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.30, 1FB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
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 (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
607.3
+8 (+1.33%)
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 Cap1526.95B
Analysts83.59
Price Target629.81 (3.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
Yearly Dividend1.73
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)-0.11%
PT rev (3m)-13.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 | ||
| P/S | 10.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.28 | ||
| P/B | 9.5 | ||
| P/tB | 10.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.75 |
EPS(TTM)22.28
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)24.95
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)18.08
FCFY2.98%
OCF(TTM)33.22
OCFY5.47%
SpS58.88
BVpS63.95
TBVpS56.81
PEG (NY)3.15
PEG (5Y)1.19
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 | 13.29 |
F-Score6
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC2.88
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 5Y12.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
Revenue Next Year14.31%
Revenue Next 2Y14.16%
Revenue Next 3Y13.16%
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%