Meta Platforms (WAR:META) FCF Margin %: 23.49% (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median


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What is Meta Platforms FCF Margin %?

Meta Platforms WAR:META 78 FCF Margin % is 23.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 31.34. GuruFocus rates WAR:META with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł3,072.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 84.75% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Meta Platforms's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł48,612 Mil. Meta Platforms's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł206,922 Mil. Therefore, Meta Platforms's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.49%.

As of today, Meta Platforms's current FCF Yield % is 3.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:META' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.54   Med: 31.34   Max: 43.01
Current: 22.45


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Meta Platforms was 43.01%. The lowest was 16.54%. And the median was 31.34%.

WAR:META's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
84.75% of 551 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.96 vs WAR:META: 22.45


Meta Platforms FCF Margin % Related Terms


Meta Platforms FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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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
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WAR:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Meta Platforms FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Meta Platforms's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=169433.054/738473.683
=22.94 %

Meta Platforms's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=48611.548/206921.527
=23.49 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 23.49% mean?
Meta Platforms (WAR:META) has a FCF Margin % of 23.49% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 31.34. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.54 to 43.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #84 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Meta Platforms' FCF Margin % too high?
Meta Platforms' current FCF Margin % of 23.49% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 31.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.54 to a high of 43.01. The Interactive Media industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Meta Platforms' value of 23.49% is 493.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #84 out of 551 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' FCF Margin % compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #84 out of 551 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Meta Platforms in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Meta Platforms' value of 23.49% is 493.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.54 to 43.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.34 vs. the industry median of 3.96, 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 FCF Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 3.96, based on 551 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current FCF Margin % of 23.49% is 493.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current FCF Margin % is 23.49%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 31.34. 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 zł3,072.58, compared to a current price of zł2,136.00 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 23.49%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 31.34 and 493.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.96. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (WAR:META), the current FCF Margin % is 23.49% 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 (WAR:META) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł2,136.00 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł3,072.58. GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:META:

  • FCF Margin %: 23.49% (25% below median its 10-year median of 31.34)
  • GF Value™: zł3,072.58 vs. price of zł2,136.00 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 493.2% above the Interactive Media median (#84 of 551)

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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