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GOOG vs META: Alphabet C vs Meta Platforms

Alphabet C (GOOG) and Meta Platforms (META) on Torvanta's measures: GOOG grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and META on 2.

GOOGMETA
Value gradeC+C-
Growth gradeB+B
Profitability gradeBA-
Momentum gradeBA
Market value$4.2T$1.9T
P/E (trailing)17.3x28.0x
Forward P/E (Torvanta estimate)13.1x28.6x
Revenue, last 12 months$445.9B$228.2B
Revenue growth (y/y)+20%+28%
Operating margin33.1%38.1%
Return on invested capital17.6%20.5%
Free-cash-flow yield1.3%2.2%
Total return, 1 year+39.9%+4.8%
Total return, 3 years+155.2%+145.7%

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Which is better, GOOG or META?

Alphabet C (GOOG) and Meta Platforms (META) on Torvanta's measures: GOOG grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and META on 2. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, GOOG or META?

On trailing earnings GOOG trades at 17.3x and META at 28.0x; their value grades are C+ and C- against their sectors.

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