Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Total Operating Expense: CHF69,830 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:META Meta Platforms Inc XSWX:META
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GF Value CHF679.76
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What is Meta Platforms Total Operating Expense?

Meta Platforms XSWX:META -0.75% 92 Total Operating Expense is CHF69,830 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF679.76. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Meta Platforms's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF18,282 Mil. Meta Platforms's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF69,830 Mil.

Meta Platforms Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Meta Platforms Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Meta Platforms Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Meta Platforms Quarterly Data
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Meta Platforms Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 CHF69,830 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of CHF69,830 Mil mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Total Operating Expense of CHF69,830 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors.
Is Meta Platforms' Total Operating Expense too high?
Meta Platforms' current Total Operating Expense is CHF69,830 Mil. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Total Operating Expense compare to SPOT and NBIS?
Meta Platforms' Total Operating Expense of CHF69,830 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 Total Operating Expense for an Interactive Media company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. Meta Platforms's current Total Operating Expense is CHF69,830 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?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a current Total Operating Expense of CHF69,830 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF679.76, compared to a current price of CHF452.31 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is CHF69,830 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Total Operating Expense is CHF69,830 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 (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 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF679.76.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:

  • Total Operating Expense: CHF69,830 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF679.76 vs. price of CHF452.31 (33.5% 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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