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
- 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.
- In the past 5 years GOOG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 22.20%, GOOG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- GOOG has a better Return On Equity (31.83%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- GOOG has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.22%) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
- GOOG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.40%. This 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 32.81%, GOOG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GOOG has grown nicely.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GOOG has less shares outstanding
- GOOG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 15.09 indicates that GOOG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of GOOG (15.09) 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.
- 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 | 15.09 |
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC8.93%
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 in line with its industry peers.
- 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's Quick ratio of 2.01 is in line compared 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.
- 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%.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. GOOG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GOOG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GOOG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GOOG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say GOOG is valued inline with the index average.
- GOOG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.89.
- GOOG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- GOOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.89 |
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 in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 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)2.44
PEG (5Y)1.04
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
- 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
NASDAQ:GOOG (4/9/2026, 1:50:09 PM)
317.28
+2.54 (+0.81%)
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 Cap3.84T
Revenue(TTM)402.84B
Net Income(TTM)132.17B
Analysts83.24
Price Target367.18 (15.73%)
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 | 30.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.89 | ||
| P/S | 9.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.3 | ||
| P/B | 9.24 | ||
| P/tB | 10.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
EPS(TTM)10.5
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)11.8
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)6.06
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)13.62
OCFY4.29%
SpS33.3
BVpS34.33
TBVpS31.57
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)1.04
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 | 15.09 |
F-Score6
WACC8.93%
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 30.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.24.
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.