ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GOOGL • US02079K3059
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-0.43 (-0.13%)
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This GOOGL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GOOGL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GOOGL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GOOGL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years GOOGL has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GOOGL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GOOGL has a Return On Assets of 22.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOGL outperforms 92.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of GOOGL (31.83%) is better than 89.86% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GOOGL (23.22%) is better than 94.20% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GOOGL is significantly above the industry average of 11.03%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.2% | ||
| ROE | 31.83% | ||
| ROIC | 23.22% |
ROA(3y)20.93%
ROA(5y)20.07%
ROE(3y)29.56%
ROE(5y)28.46%
ROIC(3y)24.4%
ROIC(5y)23.42%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.81%, GOOGL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- GOOGL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GOOGL has a Operating Margin of 33.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOGL outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
- GOOGL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GOOGL has a Gross Margin (59.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- GOOGL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.81% | ||
| GM | 59.65% |
OM growth 3Y8.26%
OM growth 5Y8.25%
PM growth 3Y15.66%
PM growth 5Y8.26%
GM growth 3Y2.51%
GM growth 5Y2.17%
2. GOOGL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GOOGL is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GOOGL has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for GOOGL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- GOOGL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GOOGL has an Altman-Z score of 16.08. This indicates that GOOGL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 16.08, GOOGL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GOOGL is 0.70, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GOOGL, only 0.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GOOGL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.70) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that GOOGL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- GOOGL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOOGL outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.08 |
ROIC/WACC2.61
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that GOOGL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- GOOGL has a Current ratio of 2.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOOGL outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
- GOOGL has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that GOOGL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- GOOGL has a Quick ratio (2.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. GOOGL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.43% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, GOOGL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.04% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 15.09% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, GOOGL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.43%
EPS 3Y32.14%
EPS 5Y29.04%
EPS Q2Q%31.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.09%
Revenue growth 3Y12.51%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%17.99%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GOOGL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.22% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GOOGL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.47%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
EPS Next 5Y16.22%
Revenue Next Year18.01%
Revenue Next 2Y16.63%
Revenue Next 3Y15.88%
Revenue Next 5Y13.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. GOOGL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.28, GOOGL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GOOGL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. GOOGL is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GOOGL.
- GOOGL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- GOOGL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GOOGL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GOOGL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- GOOGL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GOOGL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
5. GOOGL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.25%, GOOGL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GOOGL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.63. GOOGL pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.25, GOOGL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
5.2 History
- GOOGL has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- GOOGL pays out 7.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.6%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
GOOGL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
338.89
-0.43 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners80.67%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change-0.83%
Market Cap4.10T
Revenue(TTM)402.84B
Net Income(TTM)132.17B
Analysts83.24
Price Target365.82 (7.95%)
Short Float %1.38%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP7.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.81%
Min EPS beat(2)4.2%
Max EPS beat(2)29.41%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.45%
Min EPS beat(4)2.67%
Max EPS beat(4)29.41%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.51%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.56%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.92%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)11.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.7 | ||
| P/S | 10.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.89 | ||
| P/B | 9.87 | ||
| P/tB | 10.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.14 |
EPS(TTM)10.5
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)11.81
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)6.06
FCFY1.79%
OCF(TTM)13.62
OCFY4.02%
SpS33.3
BVpS34.33
TBVpS31.57
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number90.0554 (-73.43%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.2% | ||
| ROE | 31.83% | ||
| ROCE | 27.48% | ||
| ROIC | 23.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.42% | ||
| OM | 33.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.81% | ||
| GM | 59.65% | ||
| FCFM | 18.19% |
ROA(3y)20.93%
ROA(5y)20.07%
ROE(3y)29.56%
ROE(5y)28.46%
ROIC(3y)24.4%
ROIC(5y)23.42%
ROICexc(3y)34.39%
ROICexc(5y)36.14%
ROICexgc(3y)39.01%
ROICexgc(5y)41.93%
ROCE(3y)28.87%
ROCE(5y)27.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.49%
OM growth 3Y8.26%
OM growth 5Y8.25%
PM growth 3Y15.66%
PM growth 5Y8.26%
GM growth 3Y2.51%
GM growth 5Y2.17%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 432.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 55.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.08 |
F-Score6
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC2.61
Cap/Depr(3y)348.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)288.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.78%
Profit Quality(3y)74.09%
Profit Quality(5y)82.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.43%
EPS 3Y32.14%
EPS 5Y29.04%
EPS Q2Q%31.16%
EPS Next Y12.47%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
EPS Next 5Y16.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.09%
Revenue growth 3Y12.51%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%17.99%
Revenue Next Year18.01%
Revenue Next 2Y16.63%
Revenue Next 3Y15.88%
Revenue Next 5Y13.79%
EBIT growth 1Y17.98%
EBIT growth 3Y21.8%
EBIT growth 5Y26.82%
EBIT Next Year69.02%
EBIT Next 3Y33.68%
EBIT Next 5Y26.22%
FCF growth 1Y0.69%
FCF growth 3Y6.88%
FCF growth 5Y11.33%
OCF growth 1Y31.46%
OCF growth 3Y21.65%
OCF growth 5Y20.39%
ALPHABET INC-CL A / GOOGL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GOOGL.
What is the valuation status for GOOGL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GOOGL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) is 32.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.87.
Is the dividend of ALPHABET INC-CL A sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 7.6%.