Meta Platforms, Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
6.59
Stock Price
$632.51
Book Value/Share
$96.01
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
6.59 = $632.51 ÷ $96.01
What This Means
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 6.59 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
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
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 Communication Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 6.59 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (9.63), GOOG (9.53), NFLX (11.64). 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 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 6.59 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Communication Services business models.
Is 6.59 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (6.59) means the market values META above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Communication Services?
Peer P/B levels in Communication Services (e.g. NFLX (11.64), GOOGL (9.63), GOOG (9.53)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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