META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FB2A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 20 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FB2A a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FB2A is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FB2A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
FB2A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FB2A (24.26%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Return On Equity of 36.66% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.47%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FB2A is below the industry average of 24.27%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.47%) for FB2A 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
FB2A has a better Profit Margin (39.99%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a better Operating Margin (44.08%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
FB2A has a Gross Margin of 81.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 FB2A is creating value.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 14.05. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a better Altman-Z score (14.05) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
FB2A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.05 |
ROIC/WACC2.82
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
FB2A has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.97, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.99% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
FB2A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.38%.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue Next Year15%
Revenue Next 2Y14.61%
Revenue Next 3Y13.63%
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 28.55, FB2A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FB2A.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.93. FB2A is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.19, the valuation of FB2A can be described as expensive.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.31), we can say FB2A is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FB2A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.28%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, FB2A'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
7.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FB2A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
FRA:FB2A (8/15/2025, 5:27:40 PM)
674.7
+1.4 (+0.21%)
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 Cap1696.42B
Analysts84.16
Price Target733.2 (8.67%)
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)15.21%
PT rev (3m)16.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.19 | ||
| P/S | 11.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.39 | ||
| P/B | 10.17 | ||
| P/tB | 11.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.16 |
EPS(TTM)23.63
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)24.81
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)17.06
FCFY2.53%
OCF(TTM)34.8
OCFY5.16%
SpS60.83
BVpS66.37
TBVpS59.34
PEG (NY)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.25
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 | 14.05 |
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 Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year15%
Revenue Next 2Y14.61%
Revenue Next 3Y13.63%
Revenue Next 5Y11.99%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year75.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.64%
EBIT Next 5Y24.16%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%