Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Tax Rate %: -23.08% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:META Meta Platforms Inc XSWX:META
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Price CHF452.31
GF Value CHF665.58
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What is Meta Platforms Tax Rate %?

Meta Platforms XSWX:META -0.75% 92 Tax Rate % is -23.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF665.58. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Meta Platforms's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-3,953 Mil. Meta Platforms's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF17,125 Mil. Therefore, Meta Platforms's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.08%.

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Meta Platforms Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Meta Platforms Tax Rate % Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Meta Platforms's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=20300.231/68479.211
=29.64 %

Meta Platforms's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-3953.033/17125.35
=-23.08 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of -23.08% mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Tax Rate % of -23.08% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Meta Platforms' Tax Rate % too high?
Meta Platforms' current Tax Rate % is -23.08%. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Tax Rate % compare to SPOT and NBIS?
Meta Platforms' Tax Rate % of -23.08% 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 Tax Rate % for an Interactive Media company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Meta Platforms's current Tax Rate % is -23.08%. 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 Tax Rate % of -23.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF665.58, compared to a current price of CHF452.31 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -23.08%. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Tax Rate % is -23.08% 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 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF665.58.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:

  • Tax Rate %: -23.08%
  • GF Value™: CHF665.58 vs. price of CHF452.31 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 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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