Stock Analysis on Net

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

$24.99

Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2012

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Calculation

Meta Platforms Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Meta Platforms Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price
The share price demonstrated a significant upward trend over the analyzed period. Beginning at $29.73 in early 2013, the price generally increased, reaching $130.98 by early 2017. Despite a slight decline and volatility between 2017 and 2023, including a decrease to $188.77 in early 2023 from a previous peak of $265 in 2021, the price surged markedly in the last two years, culminating at $687 in early 2025. This pattern indicates strong long-term capital appreciation with periods of fluctuation likely reflecting market dynamics or company-specific events.
Book Value Per Share (BVPS)
Book value per share exhibited a consistent upward trajectory throughout the entire period. Starting at $4.93 in 2013, BVPS increased steadily year-over-year, reaching $72.08 by early 2025. This growth suggests continuous accumulation of net assets on a per-share basis, indicating a strengthening equity base and potentially enhanced intrinsic value of the company over time.
Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
The P/BV ratio fluctuated considerably during the period, reflecting changes in the relationship between market valuation and book value. Initially at 6.02 in 2013, the ratio peaked at 10.31 in early 2014, suggesting heightened market optimism or expectations relative to book value at that time. Subsequently, the ratio generally declined with some oscillations, reaching a low of 3.89 in early 2023, which could imply a market undervaluation relative to book value. However, the ratio increased again sharply to 9.53 by early 2025, highlighting renewed investor confidence or elevated market valuation relative to book value. These variations denote shifting investor sentiment and valuation perspectives over the years.

Comparison to Competitors

Meta Platforms Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)

Meta Platforms Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)

Meta Platforms Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31).