ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GOOG • US02079K1079
Current stock price
334.47 USD
+3.89 (+1.18%)
At close:
334 USD
-0.47 (-0.14%)
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This GOOG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GOOG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GOOG was profitable.
- In the past year GOOG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- GOOG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years GOOG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GOOG has a better Return On Assets (22.20%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
- GOOG's Return On Equity of 31.83% is amongst the best of the industry. GOOG outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GOOG (23.22%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GOOG is significantly above the industry average of 10.87%.
| 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
- GOOG's Profit Margin of 32.81% is amongst the best of the industry. GOOG outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GOOG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 33.59%, GOOG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- GOOG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 59.65%, GOOG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GOOG has grown nicely.
| 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. GOOG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GOOG is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GOOG has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for GOOG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- GOOG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 15.88 indicates that GOOG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GOOG's Altman-Z score of 15.88 is amongst the best of the industry. GOOG outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
- GOOG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.70. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.70, GOOG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that GOOG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- GOOG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GOOG outperforms 53.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.88 |
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- GOOG has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that GOOG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- GOOG has a Current ratio (2.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GOOG has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that GOOG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- GOOG has a Quick ratio (2.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. GOOG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GOOG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.43%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.04% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- GOOG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.09%.
- Measured over the past years, GOOG 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.47%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
EPS Next 5Y16.22%
Revenue Next Year17.95%
Revenue Next 2Y16.56%
Revenue Next 3Y15.66%
Revenue Next 5Y13.79%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. GOOG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.85, the valuation of GOOG can be described as expensive.
- GOOG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, GOOG is valued at the same level.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.32, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GOOG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GOOG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, GOOG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GOOG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- GOOG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GOOG is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GOOG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of GOOG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GOOG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
5. GOOG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.26%, GOOG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GOOG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.67. GOOG pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.26, GOOG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
5.2 History
- GOOG 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
- GOOG 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%
GOOG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
334.47
+3.89 (+1.18%)
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 Change-5.09%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.05T
Revenue(TTM)402.84B
Net Income(TTM)132.17B
Analysts83.24
Price Target362.74 (8.45%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
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)-1.21%
PT rev (3m)12.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.32 | ||
| P/S | 10.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.56 | ||
| P/B | 9.74 | ||
| P/tB | 10.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.76 |
EPS(TTM)10.5
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)11.81
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)6.06
FCFY1.81%
OCF(TTM)13.62
OCFY4.07%
SpS33.3
BVpS34.33
TBVpS31.57
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number90.0554 (-73.08%)
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 | 15.88 |
F-Score6
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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 Year17.95%
Revenue Next 2Y16.56%
Revenue Next 3Y15.66%
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 C / GOOG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GOOG.
What is the valuation status of ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GOOG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) is 31.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.74.
What is the financial health of ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) stock?
The financial health rating of ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) is 7 / 10.