MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL A (MFEA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:MFEA - NL0015001OI1 - Common Stock
3.16 EUR
-0.06 (-1.8%)
MFEA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 64 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEA has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFEA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings would make MFEA suitable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.05%, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.06% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA has a Return On Equity (5.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MFEA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEA outperforms 67.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFEA is below the industry average of 8.10%.
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
MFEA has a Profit Margin (3.50%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MFEA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.86%, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MFEA (42.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
MFEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
MFEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.30. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.30, MFEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEA is 2.35, which is a good value as it means it would take MFEA, 2.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.35, MFEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) than 79.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC6.13%
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.
MFEA has a Current ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MFEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEA has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEA outperforms 50.00% 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 -13.26% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.94% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.67% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.26%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%205.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.65% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFEA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.36%
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
MFEA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.88.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFEA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.71, the valuation of MFEA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MFEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.64.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEA is cheaper than 82.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFEA is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.79%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.02, MFEA pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEA pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.79% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
98.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFEA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
BIT:MFEA (9/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.16
-0.06 (-1.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.23B
Analysts52.22
Price Target3.11 (-1.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.79% |
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)7.06%
PT rev (3m)-5.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 2.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY10.13%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY17.53%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY16.15%
OCF(TTM)1.16
OCFY36.58%
SpS5.93
BVpS4.07
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
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 | 2.3 |
F-Score5
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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)-13.26%
EPS 3Y-33.14%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%205.33%
EPS Next Y-10.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.36%
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%