Meta Platforms Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.50
Enterprise Value
$1.57T
EBITDA (TTM)
$108.48B
Sector
Media
How It's Calculated
14.50 = $1.57T ÷ $108.48B
What This Means
Meta Platforms Inc's EV/EBITDA of 14.5 is in a moderate range for Media.
About Meta Platforms Inc
Meta Platforms Inc (META) operates in the Media sector, specifically in Media. With a market capitalization of about $1.42T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $590.24, within a 52-week range of $520.26 to $796.25 (-25.9% from the high, +13.5% from the low). Beta of 1.24 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.8%, 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 Media. 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 14.50x 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 $1.57T and EBITDA near $108.48B 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 Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, Meta Platforms Inc's EV/EBITDA of 14.50 can be compared with peers such as GOOG (28.12), GOOGL (28.12), NFLX (17.92). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Media stocks.
Key Takeaways
- META is grouped in the Media sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.24 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.8% 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 14.50 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Media.
Is 14.50 high or low vs peers?
Among Media peers (e.g. GOOG (28.12), GOOGL (28.12), NFLX (17.92)), META's 14.50 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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