Meta Platforms (WAR:META) Quick Ratio: 2.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median


WAR:META Meta Platforms Inc WAR:META
78 GF Score
Price zł2,136.00
GF Value zł3,099.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Meta Platforms Quick Ratio?

Meta Platforms WAR:META 78 Quick Ratio is 2.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates WAR:META with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł3,099.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 53.36% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Meta Platforms's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.35.

Meta Platforms has a quick ratio of 2.35. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:META' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97   Med: 4.44   Max: 13.37
Current: 2.35

During the past 13 years, Meta Platforms's highest Quick Ratio was 13.37. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 4.44.

WAR:META's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
53.36% of 566 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.03 vs WAR:META: 2.35

Meta Platforms  (WAR:META) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Meta Platforms Quick Ratio Related Terms


Meta Platforms Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
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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: Quick Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Meta Platforms Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

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

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(399512.036-0)/153731.402
=2.60

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

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(403344.664-0)/171799.509
=2.35

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 2.35 mean?
Meta Platforms (WAR:META) has a Quick Ratio of 2.35 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 13.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #264 out of 566 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Meta Platforms' Quick Ratio too high?
Meta Platforms' current Quick Ratio of 2.35 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 13.37. The Interactive Media industry median Quick Ratio is 2.03. Meta Platforms' value of 2.35 is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #264 out of 566 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Quick Ratio compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #264 out of 566 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Meta Platforms in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.03. Meta Platforms' value of 2.35 is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 13.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 2.03, 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 Quick Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Quick Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 2.03, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current Quick Ratio of 2.35 is 15.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current Quick Ratio is 2.35, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 4.44. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł3,099.45, compared to a current price of zł2,136.00 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.35, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 15.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.03. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (WAR:META), the current Quick Ratio is 2.35 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 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł3,099.45. GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:META:

  • Quick Ratio: 2.35 (47% below median its 10-year median of 4.44)
  • GF Value™: zł3,099.45 vs. price of zł2,136.00 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.8% above the Interactive Media median (#264 of 566)

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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