In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Meta Platforms META alongside its primary competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Meta Platforms Background
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
| Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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| Meta Platforms Inc | 25.23 | 8.96 | 10.09 | 9.05% | $22.52 | $34.74 | 16.07% |
| Alphabet Inc | 20.95 | 6.55 | 6.52 | 7.96% | $39.19 | $57.39 | 13.79% |
| Baidu Inc | 8.49 | 0.79 | 1.60 | 2.89% | $9.8 | $14.96 | 2.98% |
| Reddit Inc | 29.93 | 12.43 | 18.36 | 1.2% | $0.01 | $0.36 | 61.49% |
| Pinterest Inc | 14.08 | 5.53 | 7.14 | 0.19% | $-0.03 | $0.66 | 15.54% |
| Kanzhun Ltd | 33.51 | 4.01 | 7.98 | 3.34% | $0.44 | $1.61 | 12.88% |
| Trump Media & Technology Group Corp | 16.01 | 5.52 | 978.64 | -3.51% | $-0.03 | $0.0 | 6.58% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc | 90.75 | 2.18 | 3.17 | 1.6% | $0.07 | $0.26 | -1.42% |
| CarGurus Inc | 89.16 | 8.11 | 3.85 | 8.27% | $0.05 | $0.2 | 4.34% |
| Weibo Corp | 7.13 | 0.70 | 1.49 | 3.09% | $0.11 | $0.31 | 0.34% |
| Yelp Inc | 17.11 | 3.06 | 1.68 | 3.31% | $0.05 | $0.32 | 7.75% |
| Tripadvisor Inc | 45.03 | 3.23 | 1.39 | -1.39% | $0.01 | $0.37 | 0.76% |
| FuboTV Inc | 20.80 | 3.55 | 0.84 | 63.17% | $0.21 | $0.07 | 3.46% |
| Hello Group Inc | 7.84 | 0.87 | 1.03 | 3.21% | $0.44 | $0.95 | -1.55% |
| Ziff Davis Inc | 17.77 | 0.72 | 0.97 | 1.37% | $0.09 | $0.28 | 4.5% |
| Average | 29.9 | 4.09 | 73.9 | 6.76% | $3.6 | $5.55 | 9.39% |
Upon closer analysis of Meta Platforms, the following trends become apparent:
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With a Price to Earnings ratio of 25.23, which is 0.84x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 8.96, which is 2.19x the industry average, Meta Platforms might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
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The Price to Sales ratio is 10.09, which is 0.14x the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.05% that is 2.29% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.52 Billion, which is 6.26x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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The gross profit of $34.74 Billion is 6.26x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company's revenue growth of 16.07% exceeds the industry average of 9.39%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
Debt To Equity Ratio
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Meta Platforms can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
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Among its top 4 peers, Meta Platforms has a stronger financial position with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
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This indicates that the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Key Takeaways
The low PE ratio of Meta Platforms suggests that the company's stock price is relatively undervalued compared to its earnings. In contrast, the high PB ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a premium for the company's book value. The low PS ratio implies that Meta Platforms is generating strong revenue relative to its market capitalization. On the other hand, the high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth highlight the company's strong profitability and growth potential compared to its industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
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