MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE NV-CL B (MFEB.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:MFEB - NL0015001OJ9 - Common Stock
4.802 EUR
+0.28 (+6.24%)
MFEB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFEB get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFEB is valued correctly, 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.
In the past 5 years MFEB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MFEB has a better Return On Assets (3.05%) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Return On Equity of 5.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFEB outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
MFEB has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
MFEB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.84%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.82%.
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
MFEB has a Profit Margin (3.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MFEB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MFEB has a Operating Margin of 8.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEB outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 42.93%, MFEB is not doing good in the industry: 62.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
MFEB 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, MFEB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for MFEB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MFEB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MFEB has an Altman-Z score of 2.41. 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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.41, MFEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.35, MFEB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that MFEB is not too dependend on debt financing.
MFEB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13. This is in the better half of the industry: MFEB outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC6.4%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, MFEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 48.39% 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 MFEB 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
MFEB is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.65% yearly.
MFEB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.23%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
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 15.01, the valuation of MFEB can be described as correct.
MFEB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.67, which indicates a very decent valuation of MFEB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFEB is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFEB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.63), we can say MFEB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFEB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.89
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.05%, MFEB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.03, MFEB pays a better dividend. On top of this MFEB pays more dividend than 85.48% 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.05% |
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 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
BIT:MFEB (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.802
+0.28 (+6.24%)
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 Cap2.78B
Analysts51.11
Price Target4.16 (-13.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.05% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.41 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 3.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY11.53%
FCF(TTM)0.62
FCFY12.96%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY29.36%
SpS7.23
BVpS4.96
TBVpS1.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.89
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 | 2.41 |
F-Score5
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Year0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
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%