Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Factsheet

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-22. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 24.4%. FCF margin 11.9%. D/E 0.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	24.4%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	11.9%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.3x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 24.4% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 11.9% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: Meta Platforms, Inc. earns 24.4% ROIC, Top 25% in Technology

ROIC TTM 24.4%, sector median 4.4%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 31.3% × asset turnover 0.6x. Gross margin 81.0%. Operating margin 32.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	META	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	24.4%	Excellent	Above sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	31.5%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	81.0%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	32.9%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: Meta Platforms, Inc. generates $28.6B FCF at 11.9% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $28.6B. FCF margin 11.9%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 1.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	META	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	11.9%	Good	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$28.6B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.8x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Meta Platforms, Inc. at 0.3x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.3x. Total debt $83.7B, cash & investments $82.4B. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	META	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.3x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-1.2B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: Meta Platforms, Inc. trades at 21.2x earnings

P/E 21.2x. EV/Sales 6.6x. FCF yield 1.8%. Dividend yield 0.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	META	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	21.2x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	6.6x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	1.8%	Warning	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.3%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: Meta Platforms, Inc. returns 0.3% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.3% (div 0.3%). Share count +1.4% YoY. Capital returned $5.4B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	META	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.3%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.0%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Share Count Change (YoY)	1.4%	Warning	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$5.4B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	24.4%	Top 25%	5.5x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	11.9%	Top 50%	1.2x above
Gross Margin	81.0%	Top 25%	1.6x above
Operating Margin	32.9%	Top 5%	6.9x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	31.5%	Top 25%	5.1x above
P/E Ratio	21.2x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	META	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	24.4%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	11.9%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 10.1%)
Gross Margin	81.0%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 50.8%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	30.7%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	21.2x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	1.8%	Warning	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 24.4%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 30.3% with a declining trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has a free cash flow margin of 11.9%, generating $28.6 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) trades at a P/E ratio of 21.2x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 6.6x. FCF yield 1.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: Does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay a dividend?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 0.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) grew revenue by 27.5% year-over-year. EPS +29.5% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: How does Meta Platforms, Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) shows: ROIC 24.4%, sector median 4.4% (Top 25%). FCF margin 11.9%, sector median 10.1% (Top 50%). Gross margin 81.0%, 30.3pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Meta Platforms, Inc.?

Quantitative warning flags for Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): 1) ROIC declining -17.0% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-22. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.