Analysis META (Meta) Momentum Leader Credit Rating result
NMS Β· Communication Services Β· Internet Content & Information
$665.60
+17.57 (+2.71%)
META Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals
META Stock Snapshot β Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
META Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$1695.62B
P/E Ratio
25.06
Forward P/E
19.04
PEG Ratio
0.86
P/B Ratio
6.49
EPS
$26.56
Dividend Yield
0.32%
52W Range
$520.26 β $790.80
Beta
1.24
Volume
19.3M
ROE
29.8%
Profit Margin
29.8%
Revenue Growth
28.0%
Gross Margin
81.7%
EV/EBITDA
15.66
Analyst Target
$758.28
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 25.1x. Forward P/E of 19.0x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 6.49x. EV/EBITDA sits at 15.66x. Market capitalization is $1.70T. Revenue is growing at 28.0% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -13.4%. Profit margins are 29.8%. Return on equity is 29.8%. Beta of 1.24 indicates elevated market sensitivity.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Strong Buy
Low Target
$580.00
Mean Target
$758.28
High Target
$1000.00
Based on 57 analysts
About Meta
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). The FoA segment offers Facebook, which enables people to build community through feed, reels, stories, groups, marketplace, and other; Instagram that brings people closer through Instagram feed, stories, reels, live, and messaging; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; Meta AI, an assistant that's available across apps, as a stand-alone app, on AI glasses, and on the web; Threads, an application for text-based updates and public conversations; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact. The RL segment provides virtual and augmented reality products, including consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, as well as Meta Quest devices that enable social experiences across gaming, fitness, entertainment, and more. The segment also includes wearables such as AI glasses like Ray Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses; and the Meta Ray Ban Display, which combines AI glasses with an integrated lens display and the Meta Neural Band, a wrist worn device using electromyography that lets people control their AI glasses through neuromuscular signals. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a collaboration with Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Broadcom Inc., and OpenAI, L.L.C. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
META Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
OvervaluedBest for
Growth-oriented investorsWatch out for
Premium valuation, High volatility, Earnings declineData confidence
HighMeta Platforms, Inc. (META) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $332.38 by approximately 50.1%. Trailing P/E: 25.1x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 29.8% and return on equity of 29.8%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 28.0% and earnings growth of -13.4%. Risk profile: elevated market beta of 1.24. Consensus: strong_buy.
META Deep Dive Analysis
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 25.1x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 28.0%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Risk
Elevated
Beta 1.24
Expect bigger swings than the market.
Valuation Snapshot
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $332.38 by approximately 50.1%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 25.1x. Forward P/E of 19.0x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 7.4x. Price-to-book is 6.5x. EV/EBITDA sits at 15.7x. Market capitalization is $1.70T.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 28.0% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -13.4%. Profit margins are 29.8%. Return on equity is 29.8%. Return on assets is 14.6%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 1.24 indicates elevated market sensitivity. Net debt position is $22.06B.
Why it matters: A riskier stock can fall more in a downturn. Make sure your portfolio can handle the volatility.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $758.28 implies 13.9% upside. Target range spans $580.00 to $1000.00. 57 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: strong_buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Investor Fit
Premium valuation is supported by above-average growth, potentially fitting growth-oriented strategies.
Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, market cap: Yahoo Finance (delayed ~5 min)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst targets: Yahoo Finance consensus (may lag)
- Insider trades: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair Value: 7-model consensus (DCF, Graham, P/E, P/S, DDM, EV/EBITDA, Div Yield) β trimmed inverse-variance weighted
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value β Live Price) / Live Price Γ 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation(Β±25) + Whale(Β±10) + Macro(Β±10) + Technical(Β±10). Analyst consensus shown separately.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
META Overvalued
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $332.38 by approximately 50.1%.
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Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.