Meta Platforms (WAR:META) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 15.91 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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WAR:META Meta Platforms Inc WAR:META
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Price zł2,542.00
GF Value zł3,228.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Meta Platforms WAR:META +1.25% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.91 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates WAR:META with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of zł3,228.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks worse than 96.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Meta Platforms's current share price is zł2542.00. Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł159.78. Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 15.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:META' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.36   Med: 16.3   Max: 26.48
Current: 14.5

During the past years, Meta Platforms's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 26.48. The lowest was 4.36. And the median was 16.30.

WAR:META's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
96.01% of 326 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs WAR:META: 14.50

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Meta Platforms's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł83.304. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is zł159.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Meta Platforms  (WAR:META) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Meta Platforms Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.07 19.51 18.42 15.78 12.84

WAR:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2542.00/159.78
=15.91

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Meta Platforms's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=83.304/330.2130*330.2130
=83.304

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Meta Platforms Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 8.357 241.018 11.450
201609 9.073 241.428 12.410
201612 11.342 241.432 15.513
201703 10.348 243.801 14.016
201706 11.981 244.955 16.151
201709 13.253 246.819 17.731
201712 16.612 246.524 22.251
201803 15.412 249.554 20.393
201806 17.128 251.989 22.445
201809 17.874 252.439 23.381
201812 22.192 251.233 29.168
201903 19.933 254.202 25.893
201906 22.278 256.143 28.720
201909 23.297 256.759 29.962
201912 27.775 256.974 35.691
202003 23.458 258.115 30.010
202006 24.620 257.797 31.536
202009 28.169 260.280 35.738
202012 36.679 260.474 46.499
202103 34.444 264.877 42.940
202106 38.335 271.696 46.591
202109 38.488 274.310 46.332
202112 45.483 278.802 53.870
202203 38.606 287.504 44.341
202206 40.296 296.311 44.906
202209 39.122 296.808 43.525
202212 45.970 296.797 51.146
202303 41.854 301.836 45.789
202306 46.468 305.109 50.291
202309 49.041 307.789 52.614
202312 57.478 306.746 61.875
202403 52.676 312.332 55.692
202406 56.781 314.175 59.680
202409 59.214 315.301 62.014
202412 70.290 315.605 73.543
202503 61.969 319.799 63.987
202506 70.129 322.561 71.793
202509 75.569 324.800 76.828
202512 88.672 324.054 90.357
202603 83.304 330.213 83.304

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

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 PS Ratio of 15.91 mean?
Meta Platforms (WAR:META) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.91 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.36 to 26.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #313 out of 326 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Meta Platforms' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.91 is near median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.36 to a high of 26.48. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Meta Platforms' value of 15.91 is 1078.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #313 out of 326 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #313 out of 326 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Meta Platforms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Meta Platforms' value of 15.91 is 1078.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.36 to 26.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 PS Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.35, based on 326 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 15.91 is 1078.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.30. 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 (WAR:META) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł3,228.88, compared to a current price of zł2,542.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 1078.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.35. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (WAR:META), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 15.91 as of Jul. 19, 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 (WAR:META) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł2,542.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł3,228.88. GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:META:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 15.91 (near median its 10-year median of 16.30)
  • GF Value™: zł3,228.88 vs. price of zł2,542.00 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1078.5% above the Interactive Media median (#313 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:META stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meta Platforms Business Description

Address 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
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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