Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) DCF Valuation
Two independent models estimate Meta Platforms, Inc.'s fair value between $254.29 (conservative case) and $279.90 (analyst consensus).
What would today's price require?
$570.98 is justified only if free cash flow grows about +15.7% a year for the next decade — about in line with its track record.
Current Price
$570.98
Fair-Value Range
$254.29 – $279.90
Market-Implied Growth
+15.7%/yr
vs +14.8% 5Y actual
META DCF Fair Value Calculator
Edit the assumptions to see how they change the estimated fair value. Illustrative model — not investment advice. Defaults to a conservative base case; the analyst (FMP) DCF, where available, is shown as a reference below.
Base inputs: FCF $40.8B · 2.54B shares · net debt $22.9B
Estimated Fair Value
$254.29
-55.5% vs $570.98
Sensitivity — fair value by discount rate × terminal growth
How the estimated fair value shifts with the discount rate (WACC) and terminal growth, holding your 5.0%/yr FCF growth and 10-year horizon fixed. Green = above today's $570.98; red = below. Your current case is outlined.
| WACC ↓ / Terminal → | 1.50% | 2.00% | 2.50% | 3.00% | 3.50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0% | $318 | $335 | $355 | $379 | $408 |
| 9.0% | $272 | $284 | $297 | $312 | $330 |
| 10.0% | $237 | $245 | $254 | $265 | $277 |
| 11.0% | $209 | $215 | $222 | $229 | $238 |
| 12.0% | $187 | $191 | $196 | $202 | $208 |
About Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Mark Elliot Zuckerberg