Stock Analysis on Net

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

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Total Asset Turnover
since 2012

Microsoft Excel

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Calculation

Meta Platforms Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).

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The total asset turnover ratio for the period examined demonstrates a fluctuating, yet generally increasing, trend over the years. Initial values are relatively low, followed by a period of growth, a subsequent leveling off, and a recent slight decline.

Initial Period (2012-2014)
From 2012 to 2014, the ratio increased from 0.34 to 0.44, before decreasing to 0.31. This initial increase suggests improving efficiency in utilizing assets to generate revenue. The subsequent decline in 2014 could be attributed to a faster growth in total assets compared to revenue.
Growth and Stabilization (2015-2020)
Between 2015 and 2020, the ratio experienced a period of growth, reaching 0.71 in 2021. The ratio increased from 0.36 to 0.54, indicating a strengthening ability to generate sales from its asset base. The values remained relatively stable between 0.53 and 0.54 in 2019 and 2020, suggesting a mature operational efficiency.
Recent Trends (2021-2025)
From 2021 to 2025, the ratio decreased from 0.71 to 0.55. While still representing a reasonably efficient use of assets, the decline suggests a potential slowdown in revenue generation relative to asset investment. The decrease from 0.63 in 2022 to 0.59 in 2023 and further to 0.55 in 2025 indicates a consistent, albeit moderate, reduction in asset turnover efficiency.

Overall, the observed pattern suggests a company that initially improved its asset utilization, achieved a peak in efficiency around 2021, and has since experienced a slight decrease in its ability to generate revenue from its assets. Further investigation would be required to determine the underlying causes of these recent changes, such as shifts in business strategy, increased investment in long-term assets, or changes in industry dynamics.


Comparison to Competitors

Meta Platforms Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).