Meta PlatformsWAR:META 78 ROA % is 28.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 19.38. GuruFocus rates WAR:META with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł3,072.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 94.19% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Meta Platforms's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł393,522 Mil.
Meta Platforms's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,398,691 Mil. Therefore, Meta Platforms's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:META'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.19 Med: 19.38 Max: 24.66
Current: 21.52
During the past 13 years, Meta Platforms's highest ROA % was 24.66%. The lowest was 13.19%. And the median was 19.38%.
WAR:META's ROA % is ranked better than 94.19% of 568
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.675
vs WAR:META: 21.52
Meta Platforms (WAR:META) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Meta Platforms ROA % Related Terms
Meta Platforms ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's ROA % 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.
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Meta Platforms (WAR:META) has a ROA % of 28.14% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 19.38. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' ROA % has ranged from 13.19 to 24.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #33 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Meta Platforms' ROA % too high?
Meta Platforms' current ROA % of 28.14% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 19.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.19 to a high of 24.66. The Interactive Media industry median ROA % is 0.68. Meta Platforms' value of 28.14% is 4068.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #33 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' ROA % compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #33 out of 568 companies for ROA %. This places Meta Platforms in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.68. Meta Platforms' value of 28.14% is 4068.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own ROA % has ranged from 13.19 to 24.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.38 vs. the industry median of 0.68, 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 ROA % for an Interactive Media company?
The median ROA % among Interactive Media companies is 0.68, based on 568 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meta Platforms's current ROA % of 28.14% is 4068.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROA % is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current ROA % is 28.14%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 19.38. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł3,072.58, compared to a current price of zł2,136.00 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 28.14%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 19.38 and 4068.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.68. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (WAR:META), the current ROA % is 28.14% 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 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł3,072.58.
GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:META:
ROA %: 28.14% (45% above median its 10-year median of 19.38)
GF Value™: zł3,072.58 vs. price of zł2,136.00 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4068.9% above the Interactive Media median (#33 of 568)
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 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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