META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (FB2A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FB2A - US30303M1027 - Common Stock
646.7 EUR
+1.9 (+0.29%)
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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make FB2A a good candidate 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 better Return On Assets (24.26%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.66%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.47%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FB2A is above the industry average of 19.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for FB2A is below the current ROIC(26.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 80.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FB2A has grown nicely.
FB2A has a Operating Margin of 44.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.95%, FB2A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% 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 | 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FB2A is creating value.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FB2A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FB2A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 13.49. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FB2A (13.49) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.58, FB2A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A is outperformed by 61.90% 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 | 13.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.61
WACC10.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that FB2A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FB2A's Current ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 61.90% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.38% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FB2A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
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
FB2A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.83% yearly.
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 Y20.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year20.02%
Revenue Next 2Y18.07%
Revenue Next 3Y16.77%
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
FB2A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FB2A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FB2A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, FB2A is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FB2A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FB2A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FB2A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FB2A's 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.
FB2A's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FB2A has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
FB2A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.21.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, 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
FB2A pays out 7.26% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
FRA:FB2A (10/28/2025, 1:26:04 PM)
646.7
+1.9 (+0.29%)
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 Cap1624.60B
Revenue(TTM)178.80B
Net Income(TTM)71.51B
Analysts83.47
Price Target740.24 (14.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
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)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.55 | ||
| P/S | 10.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.49 | ||
| P/B | 9.69 | ||
| P/tB | 10.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.18 |
EPS(TTM)23.73
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)26.35
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)17.15
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)34.98
OCFY5.41%
SpS61.15
BVpS66.71
TBVpS59.65
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number188.73
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%
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-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 | 13.49 |
F-Score6
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC2.61
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 Y20.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.38%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.61%
Revenue Next Year20.02%
Revenue Next 2Y18.07%
Revenue Next 3Y16.77%
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%
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 9 / 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 27.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.69.
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 7.26%.