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META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A (META) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:META - US30303M1027 - Common Stock

653.06 USD
+7 (+1.08%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 6:43:31 PM
653.55 USD
+0.49 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:43:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall META gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated META against 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, META could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years META has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years META had a positive operating cash flow.
META Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMETA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

1.2 Ratios

META has a better Return On Assets (19.26%) than 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.
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 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for META is below the current ROIC(26.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
META Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMETA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of META (30.89%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of META has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 43.28%, META belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of META has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.00%, META belongs to the top 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 RankSector 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%
META Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMETA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for META has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, META has less shares outstanding
META has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
META Yearly Shares OutstandingMETA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
META Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMETA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

META has an Altman-Z score of 11.03. This indicates that META is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
META has a Altman-Z score of 11.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. META outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of META is 0.64, which is an excellent value as it means it would take META, only 0.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, META is doing good in 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.
META has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.64
Altman-Z 11.03
ROIC/WACC3.04
WACC8.73%
META Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMETA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.98, META perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 58.57% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for META is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.98
Quick Ratio 1.98
META Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMETA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.85% over the past year.
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%.
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.
META is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.29% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
META Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMETA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 100B 200B 300B 400B
META Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMETA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.64, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of META.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than META, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
META is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.22 indicates a rather expensive 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 23.88, META is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.64
Fwd PE 21.22
META Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMETA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, META is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.71
EV/EBITDA 15.84
META Per share dataMETA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates META does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of META 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)3.82
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.26%, META is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, META's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%

5.2 History

META does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
META Yearly Dividends per shareMETA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
META Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMETA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B
META Dividend Payout.META Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.META Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:META (1/9/2026, 6:43:31 PM)

After market: 653.55 +0.49 (+0.08%)

653.06

+7 (+1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners79.17%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change3.12%
Market Cap1.65T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts83.78
Price Target850.96 (30.3%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio1.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 22.64
Fwd PE 21.22
P/S 8.69
P/FCF 36.71
P/OCF 15.3
P/B 8.48
P/tB 9.52
EV/EBITDA 15.84
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)30.78
Fwd EY4.71%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.72%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.54%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)3.82
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number223.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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%.