Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock (META) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1270 data points (2021-09-27 to 2026-10-16)
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Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock (META) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 26.54 (historical range: 8.38–45.29, median: 26.39), placing it at the 51th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 7.92 (range: 2.05–12.33, 49th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 20.53 (range: 5.97–35.35, 38th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-27 to 2026-10-16), Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock's P/E ratio has expanded by 16% over the observed period (from an average of 22.9 to 26.6).
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 26.54 | 26.39 | 51th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 7.92 | 8.02 | 49th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.53 | 22.16 | 38th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.27% | 3.44% | 1th | expensive relative to its history |
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock (META) Valuation & P/E History
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock (META) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry currently trading at $705.50 with a market capitalization of $1.80 trillion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for META based on 1270 data points covering 2021-09-27 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 26.54 is above the historical median of 26.39, placing META at the 51th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 7.92 compares to a median of 8.02.
META Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether META is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests META is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is META Overvalued or Undervalued?
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 46 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive META is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full META analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.META trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.