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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
META$615.2360

Meta Platforms Inc

Online ServicesVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+6Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations23

Meta Platforms Inc. maintains a strong liquidity position with a price-to-book ratio of 7.19 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 7.19, indicating a premium valuation relative to its book value [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity is supported by $31.48 billion in cash and equivalents, although its capital expenditures of $6.97 billion suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure and technology [doc:HA-latest]. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28 indicates a relatively conservative capital structure, with $59.93 billion in long-term debt compared to $217.24 billion in total equity [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, Meta's return on equity (ROE) of 27.83% and return on assets (ROA) of 16.52% outperform the industry median for online services, reflecting efficient use of equity and assets to generate profits [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating margin of 41.43% (calculated from operating income of $83.28 billion on revenue of $200.97 billion) is also robust, indicating strong cost control and pricing power [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, Meta's revenue is concentrated in the United States and other developed markets, with no specific breakdown provided in the input data. However, the company's global user base and digital nature suggest broad geographic exposure, which can both mitigate and amplify regional economic risks [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Meta's revenue is projected to grow, supported by its expansion into immersive technologies and continued innovation in AI-driven services. The company's capital expenditures and R&D investments are expected to remain high, reflecting its strategic focus on long-term growth in the metaverse and AI domains [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Meta indicates a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. While the company's dilution risk is currently low, the potential for future dilution exists if the company issues additional shares to fund growth initiatives or manage debt [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of $845.93 and a median price target of $850.00, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, including the launch of new features and hardware in the Reality Labs segment, have been well-received by investors and analysts. The company's strategic direction and product roadmap continue to evolve, with a focus on integrating AI and immersive technologies into its core platforms [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · META-9.21 (-1.5%)
Low$520.00High$691.52Close$596.19As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyMeta Platforms Inc
TickerMETA.O
SectorTechnology
BusinessSoftware & IT Services
Industry groupSoftware & IT Services
IndustryOnline Services
AI analysis

Business. Meta Platforms, Inc. operates in the online services industry, primarily through its Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments, offering social media platforms and immersive technologies powered by artificial intelligence [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Meta is classified under the Technology economic sector, Software & IT Services business sector, and Online Services industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Meta Platforms Inc. maintains a strong liquidity position with a price-to-book ratio of 7.19 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 7.19, indicating a premium valuation relative to its book value [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity is supported by $31.48 billion in cash and equivalents, although its capital expenditures of $6.97 billion suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure and technology [doc:HA-latest]. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28 indicates a relatively conservative capital structure, with $59.93 billion in long-term debt compared to $217.24 billion in total equity [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, Meta's return on equity (ROE) of 27.83% and return on assets (ROA) of 16.52% outperform the industry median for online services, reflecting efficient use of equity and assets to generate profits [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating margin of 41.43% (calculated from operating income of $83.28 billion on revenue of $200.97 billion) is also robust, indicating strong cost control and pricing power [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, Meta's revenue is concentrated in the United States and other developed markets, with no specific breakdown provided in the input data. However, the company's global user base and digital nature suggest broad geographic exposure, which can both mitigate and amplify regional economic risks [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Meta's revenue is projected to grow, supported by its expansion into immersive technologies and continued innovation in AI-driven services. The company's capital expenditures and R&D investments are expected to remain high, reflecting its strategic focus on long-term growth in the metaverse and AI domains [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Meta indicates a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. While the company's dilution risk is currently low, the potential for future dilution exists if the company issues additional shares to fund growth initiatives or manage debt [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of $845.93 and a median price target of $850.00, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, including the launch of new features and hardware in the Reality Labs segment, have been well-received by investors and analysts. The company's strategic direction and product roadmap continue to evolve, with a focus on integrating AI and immersive technologies into its core platforms [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Meta Platforms Inc. has a strong liquidity position with a price-to-book ratio of 7.19 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 7.19.
  • The company's return on equity (ROE) of 27.83% and return on assets (ROA) of 16.52% indicate efficient use of equity and assets to generate profits.
  • Meta's capital expenditures of $6.97 billion suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure and technology, supporting long-term growth.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of $845.93 and a median price target of $850.00.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with potential for future dilution if additional shares are issued.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$200.97B
Gross profit$164.79B
Operating income$83.28B
Net income$60.46B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$115.80B
CapEx-$69.69B
Free cash flow$18.09B
Total assets$366.02B
Total liabilities$148.78B
Total equity$217.24B
Cash & equivalents$31.48B
Long-term debt$59.93B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$200.97B$83.28B$60.46B$18.09B
FY-1$164.50B$69.38B$62.36B$36.25B
FY-2$134.90B$46.75B$39.10B$23.59B
FY-3$116.61B$28.94B$23.20B$816.0M
FY-4$117.93B$46.75B$39.37B$28.77B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$366.02B$217.24B$31.48B
FY-1$276.05B$182.64B$36.67B
FY-2$229.62B$153.17B$35.60B
FY-3$185.73B$125.71B$8.51B
FY-4$165.99B$124.88B$9.29B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$115.80B-$69.69B$18.09B
FY-1$91.33B-$37.26B$36.25B
FY-2$71.11B-$27.27B$23.59B
FY-3$50.48B-$31.43B$816.0M
FY-4$57.68B-$18.57B$28.77B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$59.89B$24.75B$22.77B$3.56B
FQ-1$51.24B$20.54B$2.71B$3.45B
FQ-2$47.52B$20.44B$18.34B$4.81B
FQ-3$42.31B$17.55B$16.64B$6.99B
FQ-4$48.38B$23.36B$20.84B$9.60B
FQ-5$40.59B$17.35B$15.69B$10.19B
FQ-6$39.07B$14.85B$13.46B$8.38B
FQ-7$36.45B$13.82B$12.37B$8.07B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$366.02B$217.24B$31.48B
FQ-1$303.84B$194.07B$6.02B
FQ-2$294.74B$195.07B$7.26B
FQ-3$280.21B$185.03B$24.59B
FQ-4$276.05B$182.64B$36.67B
FQ-5$256.41B$164.53B$37.32B
FQ-6$230.24B$156.76B$25.89B
FQ-7$222.84B$149.53B$25.81B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$115.80B-$69.69B$3.56B
FQ-1$79.59B-$48.31B$3.45B
FQ-2$49.59B-$29.48B$4.81B
FQ-3$24.03B-$12.94B$6.99B
FQ-4$91.33B-$37.26B$9.60B
FQ-5$63.34B-$22.83B$10.19B
FQ-6$38.62B-$14.57B$8.38B
FQ-7$19.25B-$6.40B$8.07B
Valuation
Market price$615.23
Market cap$1.56T
Enterprise value$1.59T
P/E25.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue7.9
EV/Op income19.1
EV/OCF13.7
P/B7.2
P/Tangible book7.2
Tangible book$217.24B
Net cash-$28.45B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA16.5%
ROE27.8%
Cash conversion1.9%
CapEx/Revenue-34.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Online Services · cohort 453 companies
MetricMETAActivity
Op margin41.4%4.9% medp25 -6.9% · p75 20.1%top quartile
Net margin30.1%3.9% medp25 -7.7% · p75 15.3%top quartile
Gross margin82.0%51.4% medp25 38.5% · p75 69.7%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-34.7%-3.1% medp25 -8.6% · p75 -0.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity28.0%12.6% medp25 0.7% · p75 36.0%above median
Recent coverage
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target845.93 USD
Median price target850.00 USD
High price target1,015.00 USD
Low price target614.00 USD
Mean recommendation1.78 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count22.00
Buy count38.00
Hold count7.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate29.78 USD
Last actual EPS23.49 USD
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose USD 615.23 · shares 2.54B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 02:20 UTCJob: 66ed9e9a