Meta Financial Valuation

CASH Stock  USD 80.78  1.26  1.58%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. Meta Financial Group secures a last-minute Real Value of $76.37 per share. The latest price of the firm is $80.78. Our model forecasts the value of Meta Financial Group from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.24 %, current valuation of 2.23 B, and Return On Equity of 0.23 as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Meta Financial's valuation include:
Price Book
2.3525
Enterprise Value
2.2 B
Price Sales
2.7749
Trailing PE
11.9399
Enterprise Value Revenue
3.9444
Overvalued
Today
80.78
Please note that Meta Financial's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Meta Financial Group is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Meta Financial's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Meta Financial is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Meta Stock. However, Meta Financial's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  80.78 Real  76.37 Target  62.0 Hype  81.0 Naive  82.03
The intrinsic value of Meta Financial's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow or dividend analysis. That value may differ from its market price, which is determined by factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, headlines, and other external factors that may influence Meta Financial's stock price.
76.37
Real Value
88.86
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Meta Financial Group helps investors to forecast how Meta stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Meta Financial more accurately as focusing exclusively on Meta Financial's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.151.241.40
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
78.7881.0083.22
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
0.120.120.12
Details
3 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
56.4262.0068.82
Details
When choosing an evaluation method for Meta Financial Group, ensure it is appropriate for the firm given its current financial situation and market classification. If more than one evaluation category is relevant, we suggest using all methods to arrive at a better estimate.

Meta Financial Cash

453.51 Million

Meta Valuation Trend

Meta Financial's real value analysis enables investors to forecast the earnings more efficiently. Using both Meta Financial's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauging the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Meta Revenue by Product

Meta Financial Total Value Analysis

Meta Financial Group is currently projected to have valuation of 2.23 B with market capitalization of 1.98 B, debt of 410.35 M, and cash on hands of 388.04 M. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the Meta Financial fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
2.23 B
1.98 B
410.35 M
388.04 M

Meta Financial Investor Information

About 95.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of Meta Financial was currently reported as 33.8. The company recorded earning per share (EPS) of 6.66. Meta Financial Group last dividend was issued on the 10th of September 2024. The entity had 3:1 split on the 5th of October 2018. Based on the analysis of Meta Financial's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Meta Financial Group is doing better financially today then in previous quarter. It has a moderate probability of reporting better financial numbers in December.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.240.2562
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income208.7 M198.8 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Meta Financial Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Meta Financial has an asset utilization ratio of 10.28 percent. This signifies that the Company is making $0.1 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Meta Financial Group is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Meta Financial Ownership Allocation

Meta Financial Group maintains a total of 24.85 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Meta Financial outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These third-party entities are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to shop for positions in Meta Financial Group to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional holders are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Meta Financial Group. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Meta Financial as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company has, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Meta Financial Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 775.94 M. Net Income was 163.62 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 572.59 M.

Meta Financial Past Distributions to stockholders

About Meta Financial Valuation

An absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to Meta Stock, attempts to find the value of Meta Financial Group based on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Meta Financial's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, such as dividends, operating cash flow, and various types of growth rates, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Meta Financial's intrinsic value. In some cases, mostly for established, large-cap companies, we also incorporate more traditional valuation methods such as dividend discount, discounted cash flow, or asset-based models. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Meta Financial. We calculate exposure to Meta Financial's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Meta Financial's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit775.9 M814.7 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.26  0.25 
Operating Profit Margin 0.26  0.24 
Net Profit Margin 0.21  0.14 
Gross Profit Margin 0.63  0.86 

Meta Financial Quarterly Retained Earnings

354.47 Million

Meta Financial's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Meta Financial's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Meta Financial can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Meta Financial represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Meta, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Meta Financial Dividends Analysis For Valuation

The Meta Financial's current Dividends Paid is estimated to increase to about 6.6 M, while Dividend Yield is projected to decrease to 0. . As of now, Meta Financial's Retained Earnings are increasing as compared to previous years. The Meta Financial's current Earning Assets is estimated to increase to about 1.6 B, while Retained Earnings Total Equity is projected to decrease to under 153.5 M.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid6.2 M6.6 M
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 0.60  0.57 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.04  0.04 
There are various types of dividends Meta Financial can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Meta shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Meta Financial Group directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Meta pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Meta Financial by the value of the dividends paid out.

Meta Financial Growth Indicators

Growth stocks usually refer to those companies expected to grow sales and earnings faster than the market average. Growth stocks typically don't pay dividends, often look expensive, and usually trading at a high P/E ratio. Nevertheless, such valuations could be relatively cheap if the company continues to grow, which will drive the share price up. However, since most investors are paying a high price for a growth stock, based on expectations, if those expectations are not fully realized, growth stocks can see dramatic declines.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding25.2 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.01

Meta Financial Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of Meta Financial Group and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value Meta we look at many different elements of the entity such as Meta's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Meta Financial, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Meta Financial's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Meta Financial's worth.

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