META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
564.5 EUR
-4.3 (-0.76%)
FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FB2A is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes FB2A very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FB2A was profitable.
FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FB2A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FB2A's Return On Assets of 19.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.16%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 26.56% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is in line with the industry average of 19.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) for FB2A is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.89%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a Operating Margin of 43.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FB2A's Gross Margin of 82.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.30 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FB2A (11.30) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.64, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FB2A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.54
WACC10.44%
2.3 Liquidity
FB2A has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FB2A (1.98) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Quick Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FB2A has a better Quick ratio (1.98) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.85% over the past year.
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.82% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 21.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
FB2A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.94%
Revenue Next 2Y19.98%
Revenue Next 3Y18.47%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.93, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.35 |
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.
FB2A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, FB2A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
FB2A pays out 8.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
FRA:FB2A (12/22/2025, 11:05:39 AM)
564.5
-4.3 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.42T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target736.92 (30.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.27%
Min EPS beat(2)6.23%
Max EPS beat(2)18.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15%
Min EPS beat(4)6.23%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.9%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)-0.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.53 | ||
| P/S | 8.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.49 | ||
| P/B | 8.59 | ||
| P/tB | 9.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.35 |
EPS(TTM)24.62
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)26.21
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)15.19
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)36.44
OCFY6.46%
SpS64.18
BVpS65.74
TBVpS58.57
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number190.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROCE | 30.72% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.22% | ||
| OM | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% | ||
| FCFM | 23.67% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 355.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.3 |
F-Score7
WACC10.44%
ROIC/WACC2.54
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)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
EPS Next Y6.72%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.94%
Revenue Next 2Y19.98%
Revenue Next 3Y18.47%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year78.45%
EBIT Next 3Y34.45%
EBIT Next 5Y27.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.33%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y62.45%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A / FB2A.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FB2A.DE.
What is the valuation status for FB2A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 22.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.59.
How sustainable is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.