MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B (MFEB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEB - Euronext Milan - NL0015001OJ9 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
MFEB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEB has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFEB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MFEB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MFEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MFEB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MFEB's Return On Assets of 3.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFEB outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Return On Equity of 5.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEB outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFEB (7.47%) is better than 65.15% of its industry peers.
MFEB 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 MFEB 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
The Profit Margin of MFEB (3.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEB has declined.
MFEB has a better Operating Margin (8.86%) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFEB has remained more or less at the same level.
MFEB's Gross Margin of 42.93% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFEB is outperformed by 62.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFEB 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 MFEB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFEB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFEB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MFEB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MFEB has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that MFEB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFEB has a better Altman-Z score (2.35) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEB is 2.35, which is a good value as it means it would take MFEB, 2.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEB (2.35) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.13, MFEB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
MFEB has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that MFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MFEB has a Current ratio of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MFEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEB has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFEB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.26%.
MFEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.94% yearly.
MFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.67%.
MFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.16% yearly.
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
MFEB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.91% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.38% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.24, the valuation of MFEB can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.89, the valuation of MFEB can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEB indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, MFEB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.53
PEG (5Y)1.67
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, MFEB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.64, MFEB pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEB pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MFEB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
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 MFEB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
BIT:MFEB (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.238
-0.03 (-0.8%)
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 Cap2.41B
Analysts50.59
Price Target4.21 (-0.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
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)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)1.52%
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 | 13.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 2.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY7.55%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY14.52%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY14.93%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY33.83%
SpS7.35
BVpS5.05
TBVpS1.57
PEG (NY)4.53
PEG (5Y)1.67
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 | 2.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.67%
Revenue growth 3Y0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-4%
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%