Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Interest Expense: CHF-1,183 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Meta Platforms Interest Expense?

Meta Platforms XSWX:META 96 Interest Expense is CHF-1,183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF661.32. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Meta Platforms's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -442 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,183 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Meta Platforms's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF 18,007 Mil. Meta Platforms's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -442 Mil. Meta Platforms's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Meta Platforms  (XSWX:META) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Meta Platforms's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-442 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF18,007 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF66,413 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18007.126/-442.463
=40.70

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Meta Platforms Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Meta Platforms Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 CHF-1,183 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of CHF-1,183 Mil mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Interest Expense of CHF-1,183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors.
Is Meta Platforms' Interest Expense too high?
Meta Platforms' current Interest Expense is CHF-1,183 Mil. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Interest Expense compare to SPOT and NBIS?
Meta Platforms' Interest Expense of CHF-1,183 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 Interest Expense for an Interactive Media company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. Meta Platforms's current Interest Expense is CHF-1,183 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?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a current Interest Expense of CHF-1,183 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF661.32, compared to a current price of CHF455.75 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-1,183 Mil. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Interest Expense is CHF-1,183 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 (XSWX:META) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF455.75 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF661.32.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-1,183 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF661.32 vs. price of CHF455.75 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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