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- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2012
- Debt to Equity since 2012
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Calculation
Meta Platforms Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 2, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 2, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 3, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 28, 2021 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 30, 2020 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 31, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 1, 2018 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 3, 2017 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 28, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 29, 2015 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 31, 2014 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 1, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
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 strong upward trend over the analyzed period, increasing from $29.73 in early 2013 to $687 by early 2025. Notable growth phases include the jump from $29.73 to $193.09 between 2013 and 2018, followed by some volatility and a dip to $188.77 in early 2023. Subsequently, the share price surged significantly to $474.99 in early 2024 and further to $687 in early 2025, indicating renewed investor confidence or positive market developments.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS showed consistent growth throughout the period, starting at $0.02 in 2013 and rising to $24.61 by early 2025. There were steady increases each year, with EPS moving from single digits to double digits after 2020. Despite minor fluctuations, such as a drop from $14.46 in 2022 to $8.95 in 2023, EPS recovered robustly to $15.34 in 2024 and then to $24.61 in 2025, underscoring improved profitability and operational performance over time.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The P/E ratio experienced significant variations, beginning at an extremely high 1336.24 in 2013, likely reflecting minimal earnings relative to share price. It decreased steadily to around 21.51 by 2019, suggesting a maturation phase with earnings catching up to share valuations. Between 2019 and 2025, the P/E ratio fluctuated between 16.44 and 35.2, indicating periods of varying investor expectations and valuation adjustments. The ratio’s movement suggests that while earnings growth was strong, market prices fluctuated in response to broader factors influencing the perceived value of future earnings.
Comparison to Competitors
Meta Platforms Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Meta Platforms Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Netflix Inc. | Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
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| Jan 30, 2025 | ||||||
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| Feb 1, 2013 |
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/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Meta Platforms Inc. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | ||
| Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| Feb 2, 2023 | ||
| Feb 3, 2022 | ||
| Jan 28, 2021 | ||
| Jan 30, 2020 | ||
| Jan 31, 2019 | ||
| Feb 1, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Jan 28, 2016 | ||
| Jan 29, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 |
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/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Meta Platforms Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | ||
| Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| Feb 2, 2023 | ||
| Feb 3, 2022 | ||
| Jan 28, 2021 | ||
| Jan 30, 2020 | ||
| Jan 31, 2019 | ||
| Feb 1, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Jan 28, 2016 | ||
| Jan 29, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 |
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).