META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
644.8 EUR
-2.4 (-0.37%)
Overall FB2A gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated FB2A against 22 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. FB2A gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FB2A is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make FB2A suitable 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
FB2A has a Return On Assets of 24.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Return On Equity of 36.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Return On Invested Capital of 26.47% is amongst the best of the industry. FB2A outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is in line with the industry average of 21.40%.
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
The Profit Margin of FB2A (39.99%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FB2A (44.08%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FB2A has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of FB2A (81.95%) is better than 77.27% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FB2A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.62 indicates that FB2A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FB2A has a Altman-Z score of 13.62. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.73% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: FB2A outperforms 72.73% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.89
WACC9.17%
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 72.73% 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.
FB2A's Quick ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FB2A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.99%, 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 19.38% in the last year.
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 Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.83%
Revenue Next 3Y16.56%
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.
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 27.38.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FB2A.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.02. FB2A is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.78, the valuation of FB2A can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.66. FB2A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FB2A.
72.73% 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 | 37.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.4 |
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 13.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.85.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.28, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| 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 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
FRA:FB2A (9/9/2025, 2:33:06 PM)
644.8
-2.4 (-0.37%)
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 Cap1619.83B
Analysts83.59
Price Target737.25 (14.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
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)13.05%
PT rev (3m)17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.78 | ||
| P/S | 10.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.57 | ||
| P/B | 9.74 | ||
| P/tB | 10.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.4 |
EPS(TTM)23.55
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)26.02
Fwd EY4.04%
FCF(TTM)17.02
FCFY2.64%
OCF(TTM)34.72
OCFY5.38%
SpS60.69
BVpS66.21
TBVpS59.2
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.2
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 | 13.62 |
F-Score6
WACC9.17%
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)40.99%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%38.37%
EPS Next Y20.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y17.83%
Revenue Next 3Y16.56%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y30.02%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year75.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.64%
EBIT Next 5Y27.12%
FCF growth 1Y108.61%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y84.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%