META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
632.9 EUR
+5.9 (+0.94%)
Taking everything into account, FB2A scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FB2A was compared to 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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes FB2A very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years FB2A has always 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 24.26%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Return On Equity of 36.66% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 26.47% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is above the industry average of 19.57%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 39.99%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a better Operating Margin (44.08%) than 85.00% 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's Gross Margin of 81.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 60.00% 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 | 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.19 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a Altman-Z score of 13.19. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.58, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FB2A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for FB2A, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.19 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC10.2%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.97, FB2A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of FB2A (1.97) is better than 65.00% 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.
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 19.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.83% on average per year.
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year19.83%
Revenue Next 2Y17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y16.61%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
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.
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 26.70, FB2A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, FB2A is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.10, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FB2A.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FB2A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FB2A is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FB2A 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)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.29%, FB2A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.02, FB2A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, FB2A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
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 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
FRA:FB2A (10/21/2025, 12:15:14 PM)
632.9
+5.9 (+0.94%)
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 Cap1589.93B
Analysts83.47
Price Target740.24 (16.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.7
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)0.12%
PT rev (3m)13.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.1 | ||
| P/S | 10.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.11 | ||
| P/B | 9.5 | ||
| P/tB | 10.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
EPS(TTM)23.7
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)26.26
Fwd EY4.15%
FCF(TTM)17.12
FCFY2.71%
OCF(TTM)34.94
OCFY5.52%
SpS61.07
BVpS66.62
TBVpS59.57
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.17
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 | 13.19 |
F-Score6
WACC10.2%
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)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
EPS Next Y20.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.47%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year19.83%
Revenue Next 2Y17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y16.61%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
EBIT Next 5Y27.17%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%