Meta Platforms (WAR:META) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.68 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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Price zł2,075.50
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What is Meta Platforms Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Meta Platforms WAR:META +3.91% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.68 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates WAR:META with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of zł3,095.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 329 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks worse than 95.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Meta Platforms's current share price is zł2075.50. Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł177.71. Meta Platforms's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 11.68.

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: 16.28   Max: 26.48
Current: 11.81

During the past years, Meta Platforms's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 26.48. The lowest was 4.36. And the median was 16.28.

WAR:META's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
95.74% of 329 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs WAR:META: 11.81

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 Jun. 2026 was zł88.570. 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 zł177.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 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
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 19.51 18.42 15.78 12.84 11.95

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
=2075.50/177.71
=11.68

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=88.57/333.9520*333.9520
=88.570

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Meta Platforms Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 8.941 241.428 12.368
201612 11.177 241.432 15.460
201703 10.198 243.801 13.969
201706 11.807 244.955 16.097
201709 13.060 246.819 17.670
201712 16.370 246.524 22.176
201803 15.188 249.554 20.325
201806 16.879 251.989 22.369
201809 17.614 252.439 23.302
201812 21.869 251.233 29.069
201903 19.643 254.202 25.806
201906 21.954 256.143 28.623
201909 22.958 256.759 29.860
201912 27.372 256.974 35.571
202003 23.117 258.115 29.909
202006 24.262 257.797 31.429
202009 27.760 260.280 35.617
202012 36.146 260.474 46.343
202103 33.944 264.877 42.796
202106 37.778 271.696 46.434
202109 37.929 274.310 46.176
202112 44.822 278.802 53.688
202203 38.045 287.504 44.191
202206 39.711 296.311 44.756
202209 38.554 296.808 43.379
202212 45.302 296.797 50.973
202303 41.246 301.836 45.635
202306 45.793 305.109 50.122
202309 48.329 307.789 52.437
202312 56.643 306.746 61.667
202403 51.911 312.332 55.504
202406 55.956 314.175 59.478
202409 58.354 315.301 61.806
202412 69.269 315.605 73.296
202503 61.069 319.799 63.772
202506 69.110 322.561 71.551
202509 74.471 324.800 76.569
202512 87.384 324.054 90.053
202603 82.094 330.213 83.024
202606 88.570 333.952 88.570

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 11.68 mean?
Meta Platforms (WAR:META) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.68 as of Aug. 01, 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 28% below median its historical median of 16.28. 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 #315 out of 329 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Meta Platforms' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Meta Platforms' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.68 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 16.28. 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 1.30. Meta Platforms' value of 11.68 is 798.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #315 out of 329 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly 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 #315 out of 329 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 1.30. Meta Platforms' value of 11.68 is 798.5% 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 16.28 vs. the industry median of 1.30, 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 1.30, based on 329 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 11.68 is 798.5% 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 1.30 — 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 11.68, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 16.28. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł3,095.08, compared to a current price of zł2,075.50 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.68, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 798.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.30. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 11.68 as of Aug. 01, 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 zł2,075.50 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł3,095.08. GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:META:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.68 (28% below median its 10-year median of 16.28)
  • GF Value™: zł3,095.08 vs. price of zł2,075.50 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 798.5% above the Interactive Media median (#315 of 329)

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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