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 22 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. This makes FB2A very considerable 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.
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 (23.78%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Return On Equity of 36.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
FB2A has a Return On Invested Capital (25.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FB2A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
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 90.91% of its industry peers.
FB2A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.00%, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
FB2A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FB2A has a Gross Margin of 81.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FB2A outperforms 81.82% 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 | 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FB2A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FB2A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FB2A has an Altman-Z score of 12.16. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.16, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FB2A is 0.55, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FB2A, only 0.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FB2A's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FB2A outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that FB2A is not too dependend on debt financing.
FB2A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.16 |
ROIC/WACC2.82
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
FB2A has a Current Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that FB2A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.66, FB2A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.66 indicates that FB2A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.66, FB2A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.27% over the past year.
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.
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.09% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FB2A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue Next Year14.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.17%
Revenue Next 3Y13.16%
Revenue Next 5Y12.05%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FB2A.
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 (25.82), we can say FB2A is valued inline with the index average.
FB2A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.84.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, FB2A is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FB2A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
FB2A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FB2A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
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 a higher than the industry average which is at 1.73.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, FB2A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| 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 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 (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
554.8
-10 (-1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1394.95B
Analysts83.29
Price Target631.56 (13.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
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)-9.23%
PT rev (3m)-1.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.84 | ||
| P/S | 9.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.4 | ||
| P/B | 8.52 | ||
| P/tB | 9.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.73 |
EPS(TTM)22.69
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)25.41
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)18.41
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)33.82
OCFY6.1%
SpS59.96
BVpS65.12
TBVpS57.85
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)1.07
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 | 12.16 |
F-Score6
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC2.82
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 5Y12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.37%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.07%
Revenue Next Year14.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.17%
Revenue Next 3Y13.16%
Revenue Next 5Y12.05%
EBIT growth 1Y31.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year66.06%
EBIT Next 3Y31.35%
EBIT Next 5Y24.07%
FCF growth 1Y197.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y90.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%