Meta Platforms (LIM:META) EBIT: $90,789 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:META Meta Platforms Inc LIM:META
97 GF Score
Price $564.00
GF Value $811.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Meta Platforms EBIT?

Meta Platforms LIM:META -0.32% 97 EBIT is $90,789 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:META with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $811.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Meta Platforms's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,314 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $90,789 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Meta Platforms's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.39%. Meta Platforms's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.03%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Meta Platforms's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.34%.


Meta Platforms  (LIM:META) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Meta Platforms's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=91488 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (277050 + 287899)/ 2 )
=91488/282474.5
=32.39 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Meta Platforms's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=89256/( ( (196804 + max(-12493, 0)) + (218044 + max(-15754, 0)) )/ 2 )
=89256/( ( 196804 + 218044 )/ 2 )
=89256/207424
=43.03 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(19769 + 0 + 7361) - (22085 + 0 + 17538)
=-12493

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(17470 + 0 + 11115) - (44339 + 0 + 0)
=-15754

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Meta Platforms's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=90789/1432690.582
=6.34 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Meta Platforms EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 47,307.00 29,004.00 47,874.00 71,378.00 87,097.00

Meta Platforms Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBIT 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 18,622.00 20,775.00 21,890.00 25,810.00 22,314.00

LIM:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


LIM:META
97GF Score
Meta Platforms Inc LIM:META
EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Meta Platforms EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $90,789 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $90,789 Mil mean?
Meta Platforms (LIM:META) has a EBIT of $90,789 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Meta Platforms.
Is Meta Platforms' EBIT too high?
Meta Platforms' current EBIT is $90,789 Mil. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' EBIT compare to SPOT and NBIS?
Meta Platforms' EBIT of $90,789 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Interactive Media company?
A good EBIT depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Meta Platforms. Meta Platforms's current EBIT is $90,789 Mil. 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 (LIM:META) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $811.30, compared to a current price of $564.00 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $90,789 Mil. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (LIM:META), the current EBIT is $90,789 Mil as of Mar. 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 (LIM:META) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $564.00 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $811.30. GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:META:

  • EBIT: $90,789 Mil
  • GF Value™: $811.30 vs. price of $564.00 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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.
97GF Score

Get the complete analysis for LIM:META

EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$564.00
Price
$811.30
GF Value