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Meta PlatformsXSWX:META +5.91%94 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 51.30 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 54.22. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF685.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 171 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks worse than 78.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:META'
s Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.25 Med: 54.22 Max: 82.15
Current: 51.12
During the past years, Meta Platforms's highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF was 82.15. The lowest was 14.25. And the median was 54.22.
XSWX:META's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is ranked worse than 78.36% of 171
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 21.1
vs XSWX:META: 51.12
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Meta Platforms's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.544. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is CHF10.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Explanation
Compared with the regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF smoothed out the fluctuations of free cash flow during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should give similar results to regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow.
Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Related Terms
Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Chart
XSWX:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.
Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF takes the Free Cash Flow per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/FCF calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPFCF Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF.
Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 51.30 mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 51.30 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.22. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 14.25 to 82.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #134 out of 171 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF too high?
Meta Platforms' current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 51.30 is near median its 10-year median of 54.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.25 to a high of 82.15. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 21.10. Meta Platforms' value of 51.30 is 143.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #134 out of 171 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #134 out of 171 companies for Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. This places Meta Platforms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 21.10. Meta Platforms' value of 51.30 is 143.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 14.25 to 82.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.22 vs. the industry median of 21.10, Meta Platforms has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF among Interactive Media companies is 21.10, based on 171 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 51.30 is 143.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 21.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 51.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Platforms stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF685.47, compared to a current price of CHF526.90 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 51.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.22 and 143.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 21.10. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 51.30 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF526.90 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF685.47.
GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF: 51.30 (near median its 10-year median of 54.22)
GF Value™: CHF685.47 vs. price of CHF526.90 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.1% above the Interactive Media median (#134 of 171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:META stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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