671.64 USD
+10.11 (+1.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to META. META was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. META gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. META is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make META a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
META had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year META had a positive cash flow from operations.
META had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years META had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
META's Return On Assets of 19.26% is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
META has a Return On Equity of 30.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. META outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.56%, META belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for META is significantly above the industry average of 13.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.56%) for META is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.89%, META belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
META's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
META has a better Operating Margin (43.28%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
META's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.00%, META belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
META's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% |
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), META is creating value.
META has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for META has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
META has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.24 indicates that META is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
META has a Altman-Z score of 11.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. META outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
META has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.64, META is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
META has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of META (0.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.24 |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC10.36%
2.3 Liquidity
META has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that META is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
META has a Current ratio of 1.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: META outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
META has a Quick ratio of 1.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: META outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
META does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
META shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.85%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, META shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 21.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, META shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, META will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.28% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, META will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.29, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of META.
META's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. META is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of META to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say META is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of META.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of META is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, META is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than META, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of META indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: META is cheaper than 61.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
META has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as META's earnings are expected to grow with 14.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
META has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
META's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.01. META pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, META pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
5.2 History
META is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
META pays out 8.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
NASDAQ:META (12/5/2025, 10:27:10 AM)
671.64
+10.11 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.76%
Inst Owner Change-15.12%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change3.09%
Market Cap1.69T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target860.44 (28.11%)
Short Float %1.39%
Short Ratio1.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.27%
Min EPS beat(2)6.23%
Max EPS beat(2)18.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15%
Min EPS beat(4)6.23%
Max EPS beat(4)19.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.9%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.97%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)-2.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.7 | ||
| P/S | 8.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.74 | ||
| P/B | 8.72 | ||
| P/tB | 9.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.23 |
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)30.96
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.35%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number223.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.26% | ||
| ROE | 30.16% | ||
| ROCE | 30.72% | ||
| ROIC | 26.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.22% | ||
| OM | 43.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.89% | ||
| GM | 82% | ||
| FCFM | 23.67% |
ROA(3y)17.37%
ROA(5y)18.82%
ROE(3y)26.04%
ROE(5y)26.47%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)22.52%
ROICexc(3y)31.35%
ROICexc(5y)34.01%
ROICexgc(3y)37.1%
ROICexgc(5y)41.77%
ROCE(3y)25.11%
ROCE(5y)26.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.49%
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 355.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.24 |
F-Score7
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC2.56
Cap/Depr(3y)282.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)259.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.63%
Profit Quality(3y)93.65%
Profit Quality(5y)92.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.85%
EPS 3Y20.12%
EPS 5Y22.82%
EPS Q2Q%20.23%
EPS Next Y16.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.32%
Revenue Next 2Y19.36%
Revenue Next 3Y17.96%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year76.64%
EBIT Next 3Y33.07%
EBIT Next 5Y27.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.33%
FCF growth 3Y11.4%
FCF growth 5Y20.58%
OCF growth 1Y62.45%
OCF growth 3Y16.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.26%
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A / META FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for META stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to META.
What is the valuation status of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of META stock?
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 23.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.72.
Is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.