ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GOOG • US02079K1079
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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 Return On Assets of 22.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOG outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.83%, GOOG belongs to the top 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 has a Profit Margin of 32.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOG outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- GOOG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GOOG has a Operating Margin of 33.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOG outperforms 97.10% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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
- GOOG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- GOOG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- GOOG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GOOG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- GOOG has an Altman-Z score of 14.27. This indicates that GOOG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of GOOG (14.27) is better than 97.10% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.27 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC8.95%
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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% 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's Quick ratio of 2.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GOOG outperforms 60.87% 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.
- Measured over the past years, GOOG 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, 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
- GOOG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.22% yearly.
- GOOG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.79% yearly.
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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.04, GOOG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GOOG.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GOOG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say GOOG is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.96, GOOG is valued on the expensive side.
- GOOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- GOOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GOOG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with 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 | 48.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.67 |
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.
- GOOG has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)2.27
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y14.34%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
5. GOOG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GOOG has a yearly dividend return of 0.31%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.70, GOOG pays a better dividend. On top of this GOOG pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies listed 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
- GOOG pays out 7.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP7.6%
EPS Next 2Y14.34%
EPS Next 3Y14.82%
GOOG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
294.46
-0.44 (-0.15%)
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 Cap3.56T
Revenue(TTM)402.84B
Net Income(TTM)132.17B
Analysts83.24
Price Target367.18 (24.7%)
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 | 28.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.96 | ||
| P/S | 8.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.63 | ||
| P/B | 8.58 | ||
| P/tB | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.67 |
EPS(TTM)10.5
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)11.8
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)6.06
FCFY2.06%
OCF(TTM)13.62
OCFY4.62%
SpS33.3
BVpS34.33
TBVpS31.57
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)0.97
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 | 14.27 |
F-Score6
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC2.59
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.
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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 28.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.58.
What is the financial health of ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) stock?
The financial health rating of ALPHABET INC-CL C (GOOG) is 8 / 10.