Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2012
Calculation
Facebook Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Stockholders’ equity1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.88 | = | 265.00 | ÷ | 45.05 | 45.05 | = | 128,290 | ÷ | 2,847,669,951 | |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.91 | = | 209.53 | ÷ | 35.45 | 35.45 | = | 101,054 | ÷ | 2,850,450,659 | |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.65 | = | 166.69 | ÷ | 29.48 | 29.48 | = | 84,127 | ÷ | 2,853,989,800 | |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.54 | = | 193.09 | ÷ | 25.59 | 25.59 | = | 74,347 | ÷ | 2,905,000,758 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.39 | = | 130.98 | ÷ | 20.48 | 20.48 | = | 59,194 | ÷ | 2,889,981,334 | |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.02 | = | 109.11 | ÷ | 15.54 | 15.54 | = | 44,218 | ÷ | 2,846,280,476 | |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.05 | = | 78.00 | ÷ | 12.90 | 12.90 | = | 36,096 | ÷ | 2,799,011,814 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.31 | = | 62.57 | ÷ | 6.07 | 6.07 | = | 15,470 | ÷ | 2,549,742,787 | |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.02 | = | 29.73 | ÷ | 4.93 | 4.93 | = | 11,755 | ÷ | 2,382,134,094 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Facebook Inc.’s Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Facebook Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Facebook Inc. | Activision Blizzard Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Charter Communications Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.88 | 4.97 | 6.27 | 4.94 | 2.61 | 21.56 | 3.23 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.91 | 3.50 | 4.94 | 3.46 | 2.43 | 19.86 | 2.98 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.65 | 2.83 | 4.49 | 2.06 | 2.31 | 27.41 | 3.45 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.54 | 5.82 | 4.93 | 2.36 | 2.88 | 34.48 | 3.76 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.39 | 3.72 | 3.99 | 2.17 | 3.31 | 22.88 | 3.61 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.02 | 2.89 | 3.91 | — | 2.78 | 18.18 | 4.41 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.05 | 2.33 | 3.44 | 136.37 | 2.86 | 14.45 | 3.39 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.31 | 2.10 | 4.57 | 87.92 | 2.84 | 18.14 | 2.68 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.02 | 1.43 | 3.46 | 57.73 | 2.14 | 12.39 | 2.17 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Facebook Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Facebook Inc. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.88 | 5.37 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.91 | 4.49 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.65 | 4.27 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.54 | 4.98 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.39 | 4.18 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.02 | 4.43 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.05 | 3.82 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.31 | 4.23 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.02 | 2.95 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Facebook Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Facebook Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.88 | 4.22 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.91 | 3.69 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.65 | 3.40 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.54 | 4.05 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 6.39 | 3.83 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 7.02 | 3.90 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.05 | 3.73 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 10.31 | 3.61 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.02 | 2.81 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01).