ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GOOG • US02079K1079
Current stock price
303.93 USD
+6.27 (+2.11%)
At close:
316.12 USD
+12.19 (+4.01%)
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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
- GOOG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GOOG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years GOOG has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GOOG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GOOG has a Return On Assets of 22.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOG outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 31.83%, GOOG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.22%, GOOG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.81%, GOOG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- GOOG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of GOOG (33.59%) is better than 97.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOOG has grown nicely.
- GOOG has a Gross Margin (59.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GOOG'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. GOOG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GOOG is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for GOOG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 14.65 indicates that GOOG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of GOOG (14.65) is better than 97.10% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GOOG is 0.70, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GOOG, only 0.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GOOG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.70. This is in the better half of the industry: GOOG outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
- GOOG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GOOG (0.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.65 |
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that GOOG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.01, GOOG is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.01 indicates that GOOG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- GOOG has a Quick ratio of 2.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GOOG outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. GOOG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.43% over the past year.
- GOOG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.04% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, GOOG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.09% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 17.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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, GOOG 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, GOOG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.34%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GOOG.
- GOOG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, GOOG is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.76, the valuation of GOOG can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GOOG.
- GOOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GOOG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 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 | 50.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.4 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as GOOG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.34
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y14.34%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
5. GOOG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.31%, 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 0.70. GOOG pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, GOOG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
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
- 7.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GOOG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.6%
EPS Next 2Y14.34%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
GOOG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
303.93
+6.27 (+2.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners80.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.68T
Revenue(TTM)402.84B
Net Income(TTM)132.17B
Analysts83.24
Price Target367.18 (20.81%)
Short Float %0.6%
Short Ratio1.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
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%
PT rev (3m)13.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.76 | ||
| P/S | 9.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.32 | ||
| P/B | 8.85 | ||
| P/tB | 9.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.4 |
EPS(TTM)10.5
EY3.45%
EPS(NY)11.8
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)6.06
FCFY1.99%
OCF(TTM)13.62
OCFY4.48%
SpS33.3
BVpS34.33
TBVpS31.57
PEG (NY)2.34
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number90.06
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 | 14.65 |
F-Score6
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC2.6
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 Y12.37%
EPS Next 2Y14.34%
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 Year68.99%
EBIT Next 3Y33.6%
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 28.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.85.
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.