Meta Platforms Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
6.87
Stock Price
$590.24
Book Value/Share
$85.87
Sector
Media
How It's Calculated
6.87 = $590.24 ÷ $85.87
What This Means
Meta Platforms Inc's P/B ratio of 6.87 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Meta Platforms Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Media, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, Meta Platforms Inc's P/B ratio of 6.87 can be compared with peers such as GOOG (10.84), GOOGL (10.87), NFLX (11.63). 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 does META's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Meta Platforms Inc's P/B of 6.87 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Media business models.
Is 6.87 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (6.87) means the market values META above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Media?
Peer P/B levels in Media (e.g. NFLX (11.63), GOOGL (10.87), GOOG (10.84)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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