Meta PlatformsXSWX:META 96 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 30.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 24.98. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF650.97. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 91.2% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Meta Platforms's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF84,314 Mil. Meta Platforms's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF280,443 Mil. Therefore, Meta Platforms's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:META'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.93 Med: 24.98 Max: 31.11
Current: 23.15
During the past 13 years, Meta Platforms's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.11%. The lowest was 14.93%. And the median was 24.98%.
XSWX:META's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 91.2% of 568
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.865
vs XSWX:META: 23.15
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Meta Platforms Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Meta Platforms Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
XSWX:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 30.06% mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 30.06% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 24.98. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.93 to 31.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #50 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Meta Platforms' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Meta Platforms' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 30.06% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 24.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.93 to a high of 31.11. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.87. Meta Platforms' value of 30.06% is 3375.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #50 out of 568 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #50 out of 568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Meta Platforms in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.87. Meta Platforms' value of 30.06% is 3375.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.93 to 31.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.98 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Interactive Media companies is 0.87, based on 568 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 30.06% is 3375.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 30.06%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 24.98. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 30.06%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF650.97, compared to a current price of CHF452.31 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 30.06%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 24.98 and 3375.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.87. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 30.06% 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 CHF452.31 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF650.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 30.06% (20% above median its 10-year median of 24.98)
GF Value™: CHF650.97 vs. price of CHF452.31 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3375.1% above the Interactive Media median (#50 of 568)
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 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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