Facebook forthcoming IPO will be huge, there is little doubt about that.  Below you will find an interesting info-graphic describing some of the details surrounding the IPO and the company.

I find it interesting that the estimated value of Facebook ($100B)  is greater than Disney ($61B), Amazon ($88.3B), and McDonalds ($95.6B), all of which have significantly higher revenues (Disney has revenues of $40B as opposed to Facebooks $4B, 10 times!) although margins are much higher with Facebook (Disney’s net income is still well above Facebook’s total revenue).

I’m not saying the value isn’t justified based on future speculation and potential (considering Facebook seems to just be getting warmed up) but it is interesting how hyped it is. Regardless of how well known the over-hype or Facebook bubble is, it will still sell out 20 to 1. I mean, who doesn’t want to say they were in on the Facebook IPO?!?

This is by Greg Voakes.
 

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