633.945 USD
-2.27 (-0.36%)
META gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. META scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. META is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes META very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year META was profitable.
META had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years META has been profitable.
META had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Equity of 30.16% is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
META's Return On Invested Capital of 26.56% is amongst the best of 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 13.56%.
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
META has a better Profit Margin (30.89%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
The debt/assets ratio for META is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
META has an Altman-Z score of 10.89. This indicates that META is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of META (10.89) is better than 90.00% 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.
META has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is in the better half of the industry: META outperforms 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.
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 | 10.89 |
ROIC/WACC2.61
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying 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.
META has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.98, META is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same 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
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.
META shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.27%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of META.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of META indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: META is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
META's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
META is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.48.
META's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
META's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of META indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: META is cheaper than 61.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, META is valued a bit cheaper than 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.59 |
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)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.36%, META is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
META's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.11. META pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, META pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
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
8.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by META. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.04%
NASDAQ:META (11/26/2025, 3:38:09 PM)
633.945
-2.27 (-0.36%)
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 Change3.35%
Market Cap1.60T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target860.44 (35.73%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio1.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
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)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.48 | ||
| P/S | 8.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.85 | ||
| P/B | 8.23 | ||
| P/tB | 9.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.59 |
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)30.96
Fwd EY4.88%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.73%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)0.96
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 | 10.89 |
F-Score7
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC2.61
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 21.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.23.
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%.