Meta Platforms (META) vs. Spotify Technology (SPOT)
This page compares Meta Platforms (META) with Spotify Technology (SPOT) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Meta Platforms (META) and Spotify Technology (SPOT) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but META is classified in Interactive Media & Services while SPOT is classified in Entertainment.
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Meta Platforms Inc Class A | Spotify Technology S.A. |
| Country/Region | United States | Sweden |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Movies & Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 1,483.94 billion USD | 102.03 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | May 18, 2012 | April 3, 2018 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 21.27 and Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 33.44 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.27
- Max
- 75.72
- Q3
- 38.32
- Median
- 22.51
- Q1
- 11.95
- Min
- 1.69
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
33.44
- Max
- 75.72
- Q3
- 38.32
- Median
- 22.51
- Q1
- 11.95
- Min
- 1.69
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 6.90 and Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 5.82 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.90
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
5.82
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 6.09 and Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 10.39 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
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
10.39
- Max
- 11.02
- Q3
- 4.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.82
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 21.27 | 33.44 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.90 | 5.82 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.09 | 10.39 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.72% | 0.69% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Meta Platforms (META) at 32.93% and Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 37.99% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.93%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.58%
- Median
- 6.43%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
37.99%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.58%
- Median
- 6.43%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 32.84% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 15.45% also retains a top-quartile share.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.41%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- -3.19%
- Min
- -20.69%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
15.45%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.41%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- -3.19%
- Min
- -20.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 40.62% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 15.77%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
40.62%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.79%
- Q1
- -3.39%
- Min
- -26.23%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
15.77%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.79%
- Q1
- -3.39%
- Min
- -26.23%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 32.93% | 37.99% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 16.40% | 11.64% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.84% | 15.45% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 40.62% | 15.77% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 81.94% | 32.32% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 22.17% | 9.65% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 19.89% | 13.59% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -1.55% | 91.09% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 39.84% | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 2.06 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
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.06
- Max
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.15
- Median
- 1.39
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Spotify Technology (SPOT) at 0.06 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage 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
- 3.24
- Q3
- 1.40
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.06
- Max
- 3.24
- Q3
- 1.40
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.35 | 2.06 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.36 | 0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.05 | -2.38 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Spotify Technology (SPOT) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Meta Platforms (META) reports a yield of 0.36%, ranking against industry peers normally.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36%
- Max
- 2.65%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 2.65%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Spotify Technology (SPOT) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Meta Platforms (META) reports a payout of 7.64%, ranking against industry peers normally.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.64%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 22.57%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 22.57%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.36% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 7.64% | 0.00% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | META | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -15.84% | -29.36% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 35.63% | 45.36% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 1.54 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 16.79M | 2.09M |