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Meta PlatformsMETA -2.46%99 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 41.50. GuruFocus rates META with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $819.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 384 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 82.29% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Meta Platforms's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 23.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 43.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Meta Platforms was 73.20% per year. The lowest was 4.90% per year. And the median was 41.50% per year.
Meta Platforms (NAS:META) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Meta Platforms 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Meta Platforms 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.30% mean?
Meta Platforms (META) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.50. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 4.90 to 73.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #68 out of 384 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Meta Platforms' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Meta Platforms' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.30% is near median its 10-year median of 41.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 73.20. The Interactive Media industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.35. Meta Platforms' value of 43.30% is 363.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #68 out of 384 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #68 out of 384 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Meta Platforms in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.35. Meta Platforms' value of 43.30% is 363.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 4.90 to 73.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.50 vs. the industry median of 9.35, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 9.35, based on 384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.30% is 363.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.50. 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 (META) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $819.55, compared to a current price of $664.54 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.50 and 363.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 9.35. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (META), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.30% 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 (META) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $664.54 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $819.55.
GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for META:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 43.30% (near median its 10-year median of 41.50)
GF Value™: $819.55 vs. price of $664.54 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 363.1% above the Interactive Media median (#68 of 384)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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