Meta Platforms (LIM:META) Research & Development: $62,920 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:META Meta Platforms Inc LIM:META
97 GF Score
Price $564.00
GF Value $811.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Meta Platforms Research & Development?

Meta Platforms LIM:META -0.32% 97 Research & Development is $62,920 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:META with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $811.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Meta Platforms's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,699 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $62,920 Mil.

Meta Platforms  (LIM:META) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Meta Platforms Research & Development Related Terms

Meta Platforms Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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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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Meta Platforms Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $62,920 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $62,920 Mil mean?
Meta Platforms (LIM:META) has a Research & Development of $62,920 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors.
Is Meta Platforms' Research & Development too high?
Meta Platforms' current Research & Development is $62,920 Mil. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Research & Development compare to SPOT and NBIS?
Meta Platforms' Research & Development of $62,920 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 Research & Development for an Interactive Media company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. Meta Platforms's current Research & Development is $62,920 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms (LIM:META) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $811.30, compared to a current price of $564.00 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $62,920 Mil. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (LIM:META), the current Research & Development is $62,920 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 (LIM:META) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $564.00 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $811.30. GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:META:

  • Research & Development: $62,920 Mil
  • GF Value™: $811.30 vs. price of $564.00 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs

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