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Meta Platforms (Meta) is underperforming compared to tech giants like Amazon and Apple, with its stock down 23% over the past year. Analysts suggest this is largely due to Meta's unique position as the only hyperscaler not renting out its compute power. However, a potential shift could unlock significant value. Investment firms like New Street Research, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs argue that if Meta monetizes its excess data center capacity, it could generate billions in new revenue and improve its return on invested capital, which currently stands at a negative 2.2%.

Goldman Sachs highlights a "compelling risk-reward" if Meta provides greater clarity on its AI strategy and monetization. The recent settlement of a major lawsuit, potentially saving the company trillions, has removed a significant overhang. Analysts believe Meta could offer a "business in a box" solution, enabling other businesses to monetize through Meta's platforms, similar to how Palantir and Intuit operate. This strategy, coupled with the ongoing compute shortage projected to last until 2028, could lead to a substantial narrowing of Meta's valuation discount.

Short Highlights

Meta's stock has underperformed Amazon and Apple, down 23% over one year and 12% year-to-date.
Analysts believe Meta's refusal to rent out its compute power is a key drag on its stock.
Monetizing excess data center compute could generate $15-$36 billion in new revenue for Meta.
A recent lawsuit settlement removed a significant overhang, potentially saving trillions.
Meta could offer a "business in a box" solution, enabling other businesses to monetize.
The compute shortage is projected to persist until 2028, creating a favorable market for monetization.
Analysts see a "compelling risk-reward" if Meta increases AI clarity and monetization efforts.

Key Details

Meta's Underperformance vs. Peers [0:00]

Meta's stock has seen significant declines over the past year (down 23%) and year-to-date (down 12%), lagging behind Amazon (up 15% and 17%) and Apple (up 37% and 17%).
This underperformance is attributed by Wall Street to Meta's unique strategy of not renting out its compute power.

"Meta down 23%. Amazon's up 15. Apple is up 37% on a one year time frame."

The Compute Monetization Argument [0:58]

New Street Research suggests that renting out its extra data center compute could lead to a positive return on investment for Meta's AI capital expenditure.
Currently, Meta's return on invested capital is estimated at negative 2.2% without compute monetization, seen as a major overhang.

"if Meta rented out some of its extra data center compute, they would end up having a positive return on investment on their AI CapEx spend."

Elon Musk's Compute Strategy Contrast [2:23]

Elon Musk is actively pitching SpaceX's compute monetization, aiming for a one-year payback period by building data centers and monetizing at $30-$50 billion per gigawatt.
Meta possesses significantly more compute capacity (6 gigawatts) than SpaceX and could potentially monetize scarcity if it chose to.

"Elon doesn't really have it and is pitching monetizing on that scarcity."

Wall Street's Optimism on Monetization [3:47]

Goldman Sachs sees a "compelling risk-reward" if Meta can achieve greater AI clarity and begin monetizing its compute.
Deutsche Bank estimates Meta could generate an additional $15-$36 billion in revenue by monetizing its compute.

"Goldman Sachs argues the following, that there is a, quote, compelling risk reward with a focused on increased AI clarity in the coming months if Meta can start monetizing their compute."

"Business in a Box" Strategy [6:18]

Goldman Sachs suggests Meta could offer a "business in a box" solution, enabling entrepreneurs and businesses to run ads, create content, and manage customer service, thereby generating revenue for Meta.
This strategy is compared to Palantir, which succeeds by making its clients money, and Intuit's approach of guiding users through its product suite.

"Goldman Sachs suggests that a business in a box, and I put some of these things in here, but could potentially be, hey, I want to run a business."

Financials and Valuation [10:30]

Meta's spending increased, with cost of goods sold up 33% and R&D/SG&A nearly doubling, weakening pricing power.
Despite this, Meta has $56 billion in net cash and free cash flow of approximately $15 billion semi-annually, though its free cash flow yield is lower than some peers.

"They've got free cashflow of about $15 billion in a six month period."

Technical Support and Upside Potential [13:45]

The stock has a "legendary support line" at $540, which has seen multiple bounces in the last six months.
With lawsuits settled and potential monetization on the horizon, analysts believe the stock is poised for a breakout, with some estimating a two to two-and-a-half times upside potential.

"And, uh, in my opinion, that's a great opportunity to break up through this convergence."