Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, wearables, and in-home devices worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment's products include Facebook, which enables people to share, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices through chat, audio and video calls, and rooms; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising virtual reality hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Revenue $117.93B
- Gross Profit $95.28B
- Net Income $39.37B
- Gross Margin 80.79%
- Net Margin 33.38%
- Free Cash Flow (FCF) $39.12B
- Free Cash Flow To Equity (FCFE) $38.44B
- Dividends Paid $0
- Debt Repayment $-677M
- Net Stock Repurchased $44.54B
Discounted Cash Flow
Use the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) tool to estimate the intrinsic value of Meta Platforms, Inc. stock.
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The number of assumptions to make for each forecast.
The number of years to forecast future cash flows. These future cash flows are used to determine the intrinsic present value for the stock.
It is generally recommended to select a longer period for more established companies with stable financial histories.
The compounding annual rate of return required, according to your investment objectives. This is used to discount back future cash flows.
Estimate the annual compounding revenue growth rate. You can use the historical compounding annual growth rates provided below as a guide.
- 1 Year 31.53%
- 3 Years 24.37%
- 5 Years 27.8%
- 10 Years 35.43%
Estimate levered free cash flow (FCFE) as a percentage of revenue. You can use the historical margins provided below as a guide.
- 1 Year 32.6%
- 3 Years 29.54%
- 5 Years 31.82%
- 10 Years 27.29%
Estimate the compounding annual growth rate at which revenues will grow in perpetuity after the forecast period. This is the first method used to calculate the terminal value.
Values of between 2% and 5% are generally recommended.
Estimate the price to levered free cash flow (P/FCFE) for the stock after the forecast period. This is the second method used to calculate the terminal value.
This method for calculating the terminal value can be preferred for shorter forecast periods. You can use the historical rations provided below as a guide.
- 1 Year 24.62
- 3 Years 28.93
- 5 Years 28.31
- 10 Years 2815.67
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Mr. Mark Zuckerberg |
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Full-Time Employees | 77.81K |
Industry | Internet Content & Information |
Sector | Communication Services |
Country | US |
Website | https://investor.fb.com |