663.93 USD
+24.33 (+3.8%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. META is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, META could be worth investigating further 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.
META had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of META (19.26%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
META has a better Return On Equity (30.16%) than 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
The Profit Margin of META (30.89%) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of META has grown nicely.
META's Operating Margin of 43.28% is amongst the best of the industry. META outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of META has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
META has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.94 indicates that META is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
META's Altman-Z score of 10.94 is amongst the best of 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of META (0.64) is better 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 of 0.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: META outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.94 |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC10.37%
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 (1.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that META should not have too much problems paying 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.
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
META is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.28% yearly.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.02, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of META.
62.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than META, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
META's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.37.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.45, the valuation of META can be described as rather expensive.
META's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of META to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say META is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 |
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.
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 | 37.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
META's 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)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.01
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.01, META pays a better dividend. On top of this META pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed 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 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
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 (12/4/2025, 9:43:10 AM)
663.93
+24.33 (+3.8%)
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 Cap1.67T
Revenue(TTM)189.46B
Net Income(TTM)58.53B
Analysts82.67
Price Target860.44 (29.6%)
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 | 23.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.45 | ||
| P/S | 8.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.56 | ||
| P/B | 8.62 | ||
| P/tB | 9.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
EPS(TTM)28.84
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)30.96
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)17.79
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)42.68
OCFY6.43%
SpS75.17
BVpS76.99
TBVpS68.6
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 10.94 |
F-Score7
WACC10.37%
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 23.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.62.
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%.