647.64 USD
+1.58 (+0.24%)
META gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. META has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. META is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make META suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year META was profitable.
In the past year META had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years META has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years META had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.26%, META belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
META has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. META outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
META had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.70%.
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
META's Profit Margin of 30.89% is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
META's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
META's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of META has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
META has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, META has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.03 indicates that META is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.03, META belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
META has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.64) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
META has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
META has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.03 |
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
META's Current ratio of 1.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. META outperforms 58.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of META (1.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.85% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 21.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 18.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.02%
Revenue Next 3Y18.52%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.46 indicates a rather expensive valuation of META.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than META, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. META is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.04, the valuation of META can be described as rather expensive.
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 23.70, META is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
META's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. META is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, META is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 13.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
META has a yearly dividend return of 0.26%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.48, META pays a better dividend. On top of this META pays more dividend than 87.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.26, META pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
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 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
NASDAQ:META (1/9/2026, 10:05:08 AM)
647.64
+1.58 (+0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.17%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.12%
Market Cap1.63T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target850.96 (31.39%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio1.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.1%
PT rev (3m)-1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.04 | ||
| P/S | 8.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.17 | ||
| P/B | 8.41 | ||
| P/tB | 9.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.84 |
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)30.78
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.75%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.59%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)0.98
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 | 11.03 |
F-Score7
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC3.04
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 Y5.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.27%
Revenue growth 3Y11.73%
Revenue growth 5Y18.4%
Sales Q2Q%26.25%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y20.02%
Revenue Next 3Y18.52%
Revenue Next 5Y16.29%
EBIT growth 1Y28.42%
EBIT growth 3Y14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y19.21%
EBIT Next Year78.8%
EBIT Next 3Y34.63%
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 7 / 10 to META.
What is the valuation status for META stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 financial health of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) stock?
The financial health rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) stock?
The dividend rating of META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.98%.