MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B (MFEB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEB - Euronext Milan - NL0015001OJ9 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MFEB. MFEB was compared to 63 industry peers in the Media industry. MFEB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFEB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MFEB was profitable.
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 has a better Return On Assets (3.05%) than 63.49% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.10%, MFEB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.47%, MFEB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFEB is in line with the industry average of 7.76%.
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
With a Profit Margin value of 3.50%, MFEB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFEB has declined.
The Operating Margin of MFEB (8.86%) is better than 61.90% 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 65.08% 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.
MFEB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFEB has less shares outstanding
MFEB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.31 indicates that MFEB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFEB has a Altman-Z score of 2.31. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEB outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFEB would need 2.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFEB (2.35) is better than 77.78% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFEB (0.13) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.46%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.96, MFEB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that MFEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEB has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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%.
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
MFEB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.91% yearly.
MFEB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.38% yearly.
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
MFEB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.95.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFEB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. MFEB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.73, the valuation of MFEB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFEB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. MFEB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFEB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEB is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEB is cheaper than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
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)4.43
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.68%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.72, MFEB pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEB pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFEB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
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 (6/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.144
+0.1 (+2.52%)
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 Cap2.36B
Analysts49.41
Price Target4.28 (3.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
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)1.73%
PT rev (3m)3.28%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY14.85%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY15.27%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY34.6%
SpS7.35
BVpS5.05
TBVpS1.57
PEG (NY)4.43
PEG (5Y)1.63
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 | 2.31 |
F-Score5
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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%