META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
550.9 EUR
-2 (-0.36%)
FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FB2A is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! 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.
In the past year FB2A had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.26%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.16%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% 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 95.24% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is above the industry average of 18.65%.
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 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
FB2A has a Operating Margin of 43.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 95.24% 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 76.19% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
FB2A 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, FB2A has less shares outstanding
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 11.00. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A's Altman-Z score of 11.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC10.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A has a Current ratio of 1.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.98, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.25, FB2A is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a rather cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.72.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
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 14.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.50. FB2A pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
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 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
FRA:FB2A (12/2/2025, 5:28:16 PM)
550.9
-2 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.39T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target742.47 (34.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.72 | ||
| P/S | 8.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.03 | ||
| P/B | 8.33 | ||
| P/tB | 9.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.79 |
EPS(TTM)24.76
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)26.58
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)15.28
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)36.65
OCFY6.65%
SpS64.54
BVpS66.11
TBVpS58.9
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number191.91
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 |
F-Score7
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC2.59
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 Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
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 5 / 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 22.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.33.
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%.