MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:MFEA - NL0015001OI1 - Common Stock
3.144 EUR
+0.02 (+0.64%)
Overall MFEA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MFEA against 63 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MFEA. This makes MFEA very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MFEA was profitable.
MFEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MFEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MFEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MFEA's Return On Assets of 4.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEA outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a Return On Equity of 7.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEA outperforms 59.68% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFEA is in line with the industry average of 7.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.84%) for MFEA is below the current ROIC(6.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.32% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% |
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
MFEA has a Profit Margin of 5.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEA has declined.
The Operating Margin of MFEA (7.84%) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFEA has remained more or less at the same level.
MFEA has a worse Gross Margin (42.47%) than 66.13% of its industry peers.
MFEA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.02% | ||
| GM | 42.47% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFEA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFEA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MFEA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MFEA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MFEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is not the best score and indicates that MFEA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.37, MFEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.84. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEA (1.84) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
MFEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFEA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 75.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC6.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that MFEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA has a Current ratio (1.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFEA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.94% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.01% in the past year.
MFEA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.47%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%21.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
3.2 Future
MFEA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.43% yearly.
MFEA is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.43%
EPS Next 2Y-0.66%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.39%
Revenue Next 2Y36.5%
Revenue Next 3Y23.79%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.50 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFEA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.57, MFEA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEA is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, MFEA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEA is cheaper than 82.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y-0.66%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.55%, MFEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MFEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.18. MFEA pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MFEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.55% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
143.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFEA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP143.33%
EPS Next 2Y-0.66%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
BIT:MFEA (10/23/2025, 9:17:10 AM)
3.144
+0.02 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.22B
Revenue(TTM)4.11B
Net Income(TTM)206.30M
Analysts75
Price Target3.58 (13.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP143.33%
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)15.06%
PT rev (3m)16.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)21.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)21.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.73 |
EPS(TTM)0.37
EY11.77%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY18.06%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY17.05%
OCF(TTM)1.14
OCFY36.3%
SpS5.82
BVpS3.99
TBVpS1.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number5.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.32% | ||
| ROCE | 9.09% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.4% | ||
| OM | 7.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.02% | ||
| GM | 42.47% | ||
| FCFM | 9.21% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.33%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 183.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
F-Score5
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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)-10.47%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%21.74%
EPS Next Y-11.43%
EPS Next 2Y-0.66%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
Revenue Next Year21.39%
Revenue Next 2Y36.5%
Revenue Next 3Y23.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year77.75%
EBIT Next 3Y27.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y13.39%
FCF growth 3Y-10.1%
FCF growth 5Y-1.58%
OCF growth 1Y3.23%
OCF growth 3Y-6.33%
OCF growth 5Y-3.14%