William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Meta Stock: P/Cash Ratio Retreats To 10x Amid Layoffs I last covered Meta Platforms, Inc. ( META ) on February 18 with an article entitled "Meta Platforms: Why Strong Money Loves It.” The article rated it as a Buy after analyzing the holdings disclosed by institutional and professional fund managers. Since then, a few new catalysts have surfaced and motivated...
William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Meta Stock: P/Cash Ratio Retreats To 10x Amid Layoffs I last covered Meta Platforms, Inc. ( META ) on February 18 with an article entitled "Meta Platforms: Why Strong Money Loves It.” The article rated it as a Buy after analyzing the holdings disclosed by institutional and professional fund managers. Since then, a few new catalysts have surfaced and motivated this follow-up. In particular, I will focus on 2 of the catalysts: the layoff plans the company has announced and also the valuation changes of the company in the recent month or so. The layoff plans (more on this in a minute), when combined with the heightened geopolitical risks lately, have compressed the company’s valuation to an unusual degree. As an example, the table below shows Meta Platforms’ price-to-cash flow (P/cash) metrics at its current share price of around $547. On a TTM basis, the ratio stands at 11.96. The ratio becomes even more compressed on a forward-looking basis, where it hovers around 10x only. These valuation multiples are too low either in absolute terms or relative to the company’s historical norms in my model. The TTM ratio is about 20% discounted compared to its five-year average of 14.90, and the forward ratio is almost 1/3 below its five-year average. Next, I will argue that such a compression reflects market overreaction and provides a substantial margin of safety for long-term investors. Seeking Alpha Meta Stock: Restructuring Plan As just mentioned, I believe the above valuation compression is largely caused by the company’s restructuring plans and also the ongoing geopolitical risks. The geopolitical risk is an extrinsic factor and is ultimately temporary in my assessment. The layoff plan, on the other hand, does reflect an internal structural shift. But I believe the market has either misjudged or overreacted to this shift. Let me start by providing the necessary background of the layoff plan for readers not familiar with it yet. Early t...
Oil markets are on edge as geopolitical tensions rise and analysts warn prices could surge toward $200. Rachel Bronson, senior adviser at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and senior at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why this crisis is exposing energy vulnerabilities, reshaping global markets, and accelerating the push toward nuclear power. (...
Oil markets are on edge as geopolitical tensions rise and analysts warn prices could surge toward $200. Rachel Bronson, senior adviser at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and senior at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why this crisis is exposing energy vulnerabilities, reshaping global markets, and accelerating the push toward nuclear power. (Source: Bloomberg)
Accenture doubles down on AI with DaVinci Commerce investment, Cyber.AI launch and Microsoft tie-up to drive agentic commerce and cybersecurity growth.
Accenture doubles down on AI with DaVinci Commerce investment, Cyber.AI launch and Microsoft tie-up to drive agentic commerce and cybersecurity growth.
Memory stocks, Micron Technology, Sandisk Corporation and peers have been hammered this week following new research from Alphabet reducing memory needs. Is this memory's DeepSeek moment?
Memory stocks, Micron Technology, Sandisk Corporation and peers have been hammered this week following new research from Alphabet reducing memory needs. Is this memory's DeepSeek moment?
A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work résumé and other personal documents. Many of those records appeared to be more than a decade old. “Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, wil...
A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work résumé and other personal documents. Many of those records appeared to be more than a decade old. “Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims,” said a message posted on Friday...
(RTTNews) - UCB S.A. (UCBJY) announced on Friday that it has presented new post hoc data regarding Bimzelx (bimekizumab) at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2026 held in Denver, which indicates sustained symptom control in patients with moderate-to-severe hidrad
(RTTNews) - UCB S.A. (UCBJY) announced on Friday that it has presented new post hoc data regarding Bimzelx (bimekizumab) at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2026 held in Denver, which indicates sustained symptom control in patients with moderate-to-severe hidrad
Transcript:Caroline WoodsJoining us with her five top stock picks is Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments. Nancy, great to have you here in person I guess. Nancy TenglerThanks for having me, Caroline. Caroline WoodsSo let's get right into your stock picks. Your first one is ...
Transcript:Caroline WoodsJoining us with her five top stock picks is Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO, Laffer Tengler Investments. Nancy, great to have you here in person I guess. Nancy TenglerThanks for having me, Caroline. Caroline WoodsSo let's get right into your stock picks. Your first one is ...