MFE-MediaForEurope MFEA.MC
ItalyCommunication Services · BroadcastingBolsa de Madrid (BME) · EUR
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MFE-MediaForEurope is an Italian media group that operates free-to-air and pay-TV channels, and produces and distributes audiovisual content across Europe.
Listed on Bolsa de Madrid (BME) · Symbol MFEA.MC · BME: MFEA · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth9.5
- ✓Attractive valuation9.0
- ✕Fragile balance sheet1.6
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop2.8
- ✕Little competitive advantage3.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsSpeculative investment: the upside potential is high if the company manages to deleverage and sustain growth, but the balance sheet and governance risks are significant. Only suitable for investors with a high risk tolerance.
MFE-MediaForEurope presents an extremely attractive valuation (P/E 11.46, FCF yield 26.25%) and strong revenue growth (94.5%), but its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.07) and weak profitability (ROE 5.58%) make it a high-risk investment, especially in a rising rate environment in Europe.
The main risk is financial: with a Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.07 and an operating margin of only 3.41%, the company is highly vulnerable to a tightening of credit conditions, which could lead to solvency issues.
Context and risks
MFE-MediaForEurope operates in Italy, a country with high governance risk and weak minority shareholder protection, which justifies an additional penalty on the base risk. Furthermore, its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.07) exposes it to a tightening of financial conditions, even as the ECB is raising rates, increasing refinancing risk.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 17% below the Communication Services median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 11.5 | 17.1 | −33% |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.6 | 9.6 | −0% |
| Price / book | 0.4 | 2.3 | −81% |
| Price / sales | 0.3 | 1.9 | −86% |
Sector: median of the 102 Communication Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 9.0 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 0.00 EUR, −100.0% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 1.6 (sector 6.6), Growth 9.5 (sector 5.4).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Communication Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 11.5
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.6
- Price / book
- 0.4
- Price / sales
- 0.3
- Market cap
- 1.5B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 4.3B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 5.6%
- ROA
- 2.3%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 2.9%
- Gross margin
- 22.2%
- Operating margin
- 3.4%
- Net margin
- 3.0%
- Free cash flow
- 400.7M EUR
- FCF yield
- 26.2%
- Cash conversion
- 90%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 3.0B EUR
- Net debt
- 2.7B EUR
- Cash
- 270.4M EUR
- EBITDA
- 446.7M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 6.07
- Debt / equity
- 88.62
- Current ratio
- 0.83
- Quick ratio
- 0.65
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +94.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.19 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 10.1%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.14
- Analyst consensus
- none (0)
- Target price
- 0.00 EUR
- 52-week range
- 2.12 – 3.29
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Is MFE-MediaForEurope stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 17% below the Communication Services median on average. Valuation score: 9.0 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3). Average analyst target: 0.00 EUR, −100.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does MFE-MediaForEurope get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.6 out of 10, rank 1,347 of 2,130 (better than 35% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (9.5) and its weakest, Financial health (1.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is MFE-MediaForEurope's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 11.5: the share price equals 11.5 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Communication Services median is 17.1.
How much is MFE-MediaForEurope worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 1.5B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 4.3B EUR.
How much debt does MFE-MediaForEurope have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.7B EUR. That is 6.07 times its EBITDA; the Communication Services median is 2.19.
Does MFE-MediaForEurope pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 10.10%.
How has MFE-MediaForEurope stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 24.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 2.12 and 3.29 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.