P/E Ratio
Higher than 29% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 22h ago
Sector Performance
29th percentileMETA
21.6x
Sector Median
29.4x
Sector Avg
46.0x
Deep Analysis
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has a P/E Ratio of 21.6x as of May 2026.
This places META in the 29th percentile of the Communication Services sector, which has a median P/E Ratio of 29.4x and a sector average of 46.0x. META's P/E Ratio is 26.7% below the sector median. In context: Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about META?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does META's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
META's P/E Ratio of 21.6x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 29.4x, placing it in the 29th percentile.
Who are META's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by P/E Ratio include: GOOG (29.4x), GOOGL (29.3x), NFLX (28.3x), SPOT (32.7x), NYT (32.8x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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21.6x
Sector Median
29.4x
Sector Avg
46.0x
How META's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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