MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEA - Euronext Milan - NL0015001OI1 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, MFEA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFEA was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFEA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFEA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MFEA was profitable.
MFEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MFEA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MFEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.05%, MFEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA has a Return On Equity (5.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MFEA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
MFEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.84%. This is below the industry average of 8.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.84%) for MFEA is below the current ROIC(7.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 5.1% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% |
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)6.74%
ROE(5y)7.9%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.63%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.50%, MFEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.86%, MFEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MFEA has a worse Gross Margin (42.93%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFEA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.5% | ||
| GM | 42.93% |
OM growth 3Y-5.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y-28.58%
PM growth 5Y-6.39%
GM growth 3Y-2.18%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFEA is still creating some value.
MFEA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MFEA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that MFEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFEA has a better Altman-Z score (2.17) than 74.24% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFEA would need 2.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MFEA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.35 is amongst the best of the industry. MFEA outperforms 80.30% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.08%
2.3 Liquidity
MFEA has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.96, MFEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 46.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MFEA have decreased strongly by -28.41% in the last year.
MFEA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.94% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.77% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.41%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%-73.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.24%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.91% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.45, which indicates a correct valuation of MFEA.
MFEA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEA is cheaper than 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say MFEA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.47 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEA.
95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, MFEA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFEA is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MFEA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.62%, MFEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, MFEA pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEA pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MFEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.62% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MFEA pays out 98.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
BIT:MFEA (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.238
-0.01 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.84B
Analysts50.59
Price Target3.15 (-2.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP98.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)5.03%
PT rev (3m)4.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 2.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY8.03%
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY18.29%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY19.54%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY44.28%
SpS7.35
BVpS5.05
TBVpS1.57
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)1.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 5.1% | ||
| ROCE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.64% | ||
| OM | 8.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.5% | ||
| GM | 42.93% | ||
| FCFM | 8.61% |
ROA(3y)3.7%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)6.74%
ROE(5y)7.9%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.63%
ROICexc(3y)6.26%
ROICexc(5y)6.07%
ROICexgc(3y)14.8%
ROICexgc(5y)13.98%
ROCE(3y)8.51%
ROCE(5y)8.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.33%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.91%
OM growth 3Y-5.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y-28.58%
PM growth 5Y-6.39%
GM growth 3Y-2.18%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 246.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6.08%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)93.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.51%
Profit Quality(3y)190.43%
Profit Quality(5y)188.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.41%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%-73.46%
EPS Next Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%2.24%
Revenue Next Year0.16%
Revenue Next 2Y0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year70.71%
EBIT Next 3Y15.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y19.54%
FCF growth 3Y-10.1%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y5.98%
OCF growth 3Y-6.33%
OCF growth 5Y-3.14%