META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (1FB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1FB - Euronext Milan - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to 1FB. 1FB was compared to 18 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 expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make 1FB a good candidate 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.
1FB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 23.78%, 1FB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.01%, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 25.71%, 1FB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1FB is below the industry average of 26.13%.
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
The Profit Margin of 1FB (39.11%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1FB has grown nicely.
1FB has a Operating Margin of 43.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1FB outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FB has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 81.75%, 1FB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
1FB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FB has less shares outstanding
1FB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.48 indicates that 1FB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 13.48, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FB outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that 1FB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1FB (0.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.48 |
ROIC/WACC2.75
WACC9.36%
2.3 Liquidity
1FB has a Current Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that 1FB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.66, 1FB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 83.33% 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%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.70, the valuation of 1FB can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, 1FB is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.49, the valuation of 1FB can be described as rather expensive.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1FB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.36, 1FB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1FB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 34.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
1FB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
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 2.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1FB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
BIT:1FB (7/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
605.7
+4.4 (+0.73%)
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 Cap1522.93B
Analysts83.64
Price Target654.81 (8.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
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)3.97%
PT rev (3m)-5.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.49 | ||
| P/S | 10.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.58 | ||
| P/B | 9.65 | ||
| P/tB | 10.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.07 |
EPS(TTM)21.87
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)24.73
Fwd EY4.08%
FCF(TTM)17.74
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)32.6
OCFY5.38%
SpS57.78
BVpS62.76
TBVpS55.75
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)1.21
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 | 13.48 |
F-Score6
WACC9.36%
ROIC/WACC2.75
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%