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 62 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.
MFEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MFEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFEB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.05%, MFEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB has a Return On Equity of 5.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 43.55% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.47%, MFEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.84%. This is below the industry average of 8.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) for MFEB is above the 3 year average (5.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
The Operating Margin of MFEB (8.86%) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
MFEB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MFEB has a worse Gross Margin (42.93%) than 66.13% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFEB is creating some value.
MFEB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MFEB has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.30. 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 a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.30, MFEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% 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 74.19% 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
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that MFEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFEB has a Current ratio of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFEB outperforms 43.55% of its industry peers.
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 (0.90) which is in line with 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, MFEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.94% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.67% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.16% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MFEB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.91% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 12.43, the valuation of MFEB can be described as correct.
MFEB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.73. MFEB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.46, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFEB.
93.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFEB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFEB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFEB is cheaper than 77.42% 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 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MFEB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, MFEB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MFEB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.07. MFEB pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
MFEB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MFEB pays out 98.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.91%
BIT:MFEB (8/13/2025, 5:00:00 PM)
3.978
-0.01 (-0.3%)
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 Cap2.26B
Analysts51.11
Price Target4.16 (4.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
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)-2.98%
PT rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY8.04%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY15.47%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY15.91%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY36.04%
SpS7.35
BVpS5.05
TBVpS1.57
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)1.56
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 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 Year0.03%
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%