META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FB2A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US30303M1027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
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. 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 expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, FB2A could be worth investigating further 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.
FB2A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FB2A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.78%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Return On Equity of 36.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FB2A (25.71%) is better than 70.00% 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 22.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for FB2A 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
FB2A has a better Profit Margin (39.11%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FB2A's Operating Margin of 43.00% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 81.75%, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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% | ||
| 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), FB2A is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 13.11. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 13.11, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A 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.
FB2A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
FB2A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.11 |
ROIC/WACC2.89
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a Current ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.66 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a Quick ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.27%, which is quite impressive.
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.82% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.37% in the last year.
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
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.03% yearly.
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.99% yearly.
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.
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
FB2A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FB2A.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.75.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, FB2A is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FB2A is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FB2A.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FB2A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.30%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.70, FB2A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.30, FB2A 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
FB2A 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%
FRA:FB2A (6/20/2025, 5:25:18 PM)
594.1
-4.7 (-0.78%)
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 Cap1493.76B
Analysts83.59
Price Target630.15 (6.07%)
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)-0.22%
PT rev (3m)-13.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.75 | ||
| P/S | 10.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.84 | ||
| P/B | 9.27 | ||
| P/tB | 10.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
EPS(TTM)22.34
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)25.01
Fwd EY4.21%
FCF(TTM)18.13
FCFY3.05%
OCF(TTM)33.3
OCFY5.61%
SpS59.03
BVpS64.11
TBVpS56.96
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)1.17
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 | 13.11 |
F-Score6
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC2.89
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%