Meta Platforms (META) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA)
This page compares Meta Platforms (META) with NVIDIA (NVDA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Meta Platforms (META) is classified in the Communication Services sector (Media & Entertainment), whereas NVIDIA (NVDA) belongs to Information Technology (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Meta Platforms Inc Class A | NVIDIA Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 1,483.94 billion USD | 5,042.57 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | May 18, 2012 | January 22, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 31.83 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Meta Platforms (META) at 21.27 sits around the industry midpoint — NVDA has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.27
- Max
- 75.72
- Q3
- 38.32
- Median
- 22.51
- Q1
- 11.95
- Min
- 1.69
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
31.83
- Max
- 249.03
- Q3
- 128.05
- Median
- 64.96
- Q1
- 44.86
- Min
- 6.63
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 19.89 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Meta Platforms (META) at 6.90 sits in the pricier quartile — META costs more per dollar of sales.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.90
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
19.89
- Max
- 37.59
- Q3
- 20.61
- Median
- 9.67
- Q1
- 4.25
- Min
- 0.01
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 6.09 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 25.80 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile of their industries.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.09
- Max
- 11.02
- Q3
- 4.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.82
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
25.80
- Max
- 25.80
- Q3
- 14.33
- Median
- 7.69
- Q1
- 3.77
- Min
- 0.22
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 21.27 | 31.83 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.90 | 19.89 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.09 | 25.80 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.72% | 0.92% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 114.29%, above its industry benchmark range, while Meta Platforms (META) at 32.93% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.93%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.58%
- Median
- 6.43%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
114.29%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 17.52%
- Median
- 6.57%
- Q1
- -4.94%
- Min
- -35.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 32.84% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 62.97% keep an unusually large share of revenue as bottom-line profit — each Net Profit Margin (TTM) clears its industry’s benchmark range.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.41%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- -3.19%
- Min
- -20.69%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
62.97%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.98%
- Median
- 7.10%
- Q1
- -3.84%
- Min
- -32.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 40.62% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 65.60% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
40.62%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.79%
- Q1
- -3.39%
- Min
- -26.23%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
65.60%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 21.58%
- Median
- 9.68%
- Q1
- -8.51%
- Min
- -46.64%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 32.93% | 114.29% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 16.40% | 52.73% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.84% | 62.97% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 40.62% | 65.60% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 81.94% | 74.15% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 22.17% | 65.47% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 19.89% | 100.05% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -1.55% | 66.67% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 39.84% | 204.24% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 3.44 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Meta Platforms (META) at 2.35 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.35
- Max
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.15
- Median
- 1.39
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
3.44
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.01
- Median
- 3.26
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.07 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36
- Max
- 3.24
- Q3
- 1.40
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.07
- Max
- 1.53
- Q3
- 0.64
- Median
- 0.21
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.35 | 3.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.36 | 0.07 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.05 | -0.24 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.48% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36%
- Max
- 2.65%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.48%
- Max
- 1.15%
- Q3
- 0.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 7.64% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.61% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.64%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 22.57%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.61%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.36% | 0.48% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 7.64% | 0.61% |
Performance & Risk
NVIDIA (NVDA) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.20, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Meta Platforms (META) is closer to market-like at 1.24 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -15.84% | 47.43% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 35.63% | 34.88% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 2.20 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 16.79M | 165.98M |