Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:META Meta Platforms Inc XSWX:META
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GF Value CHF661.32
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What is Meta Platforms Moat Score?

Meta Platforms XSWX:META 96 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 25, 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. Among 564 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 99.47% on this metric.

Meta Platforms has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Meta Platforms has Wide Moat: Meta Platforms possesses a clear and robust wide moat due to its dominant market position, strong network effects, and significant customer switching costs. Its valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation further solidify its durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Meta Platforms might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Meta Platforms  (XSWX:META) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Meta Platforms Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #3 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Meta Platforms' Moat Score too high?
Meta Platforms' current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #3 out of 564 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 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Moat Score compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #3 out of 564 companies for Moat Score. This places Meta Platforms in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Meta Platforms's current Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score of 8. 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 Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 25, 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:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • 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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