GROWTH
Top line stable.
+22.1% YoY versus +21.9% prior. 3y CAGR +19.9%.
+22.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc. META
Communications · Market Cap: $1.44T
$577.22▲ 9.64 (1.70%)
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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Communications · Market Cap: $1.44T
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
3 of 3 legendary models say BUY META.
What would legendary investors pay for META?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Yes — Meta Platforms, Inc.'s 27.8% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 0.68 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Meta Platforms, Inc.'s 27.8% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 0.68 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: META is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 1 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a B sector grade (63/100) in Communications. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Strength. Ads grew +33% with 40.6% operating margins, and $13.2B of free cash flow still pours out every quarter.
Risk. 2026 capex guidance jumped to $125–145B and debt climbed past $86B — the buildout has to pay off before the cash flow heals.
META's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
META is in the Communications sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
3 of 3 legendary investor models rate META a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $961. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
META trades at 24.4x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
META and GOOG differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full META vs GOOG compare matrix.
How does META compare?
+22.1% YoY versus +21.9% prior. 3y CAGR +19.9%.
+22.1%Net margin 30.1% versus 37.9% prior (−7.8pp). Operating 41.4%.
30.1%P/E 21.6x — 19% below the 5y median of 26.7x. Forward 17.5x hints at EPS expansion next year.
21.6xSee exactly where META ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingMETA sits at #4 in Communications with a B grade (63/100).
