Meta Platforms, Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.74
Enterprise Value
$1.61T
EBITDA (TTM)
$109.31B
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
14.74 = $1.61T ÷ $109.31B
What This Means
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 14.7 is in a moderate range for Communication Services.
About Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Internet Content & Information. With a market capitalization of about $1.61T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $632.51, within a 52-week range of $520.26 to $796.25 (-20.6% from the high, +21.6% from the low). Beta of 1.24 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 32.8%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Meta Platforms, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Communication Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 14.74x EV/EBITDA, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $1.61T and EBITDA near $109.31B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the META metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 14.74 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), NFLX (25.67). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- META is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.24 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 32.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is META's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Meta Platforms, Inc.'s ratio is about 14.74 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Communication Services.
Is 14.74 high or low vs peers?
Among Communication Services peers (e.g. GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), NFLX (25.67)), META's 14.74 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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