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ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GOOGL - US02079K3059 - Common Stock

320.65 USD
+7.65 (+2.44%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 9:43:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

GOOGL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. GOOGL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. GOOGL is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes GOOGL very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GOOGL was profitable.
In the past year GOOGL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GOOGL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GOOGL had a positive operating cash flow.
GOOGL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGOOGL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.16%, GOOGL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
GOOGL has a better Return On Equity (32.12%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
GOOGL has a Return On Invested Capital of 24.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOOGL outperforms 91.43% 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 13.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.90%) for GOOGL is above the 3 year average (24.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.16%
ROE 32.12%
ROIC 24.9%
ROA(3y)19%
ROA(5y)18.15%
ROE(3y)26.75%
ROE(5y)25.71%
ROIC(3y)24.19%
ROIC(5y)21.8%
GOOGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGOOGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

GOOGL's Profit Margin of 32.23% is amongst the best of the industry. GOOGL outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GOOGL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of GOOGL (32.83%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOOGL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.17%, GOOGL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GOOGL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.83%
PM (TTM) 32.23%
GM 59.17%
OM growth 3Y2.22%
OM growth 5Y8.01%
PM growth 3Y-1.04%
PM growth 5Y6.16%
GM growth 3Y0.73%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
GOOGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGOOGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GOOGL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GOOGL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GOOGL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GOOGL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GOOGL Yearly Shares OutstandingGOOGL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
GOOGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGOOGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 17.59 indicates that GOOGL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GOOGL (17.59) is better than 95.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GOOGL is 0.29, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GOOGL, only 0.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GOOGL (0.29) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
GOOGL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GOOGL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.29
Altman-Z 17.59
ROIC/WACC2.37
WACC10.51%
GOOGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGOOGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

GOOGL has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that GOOGL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GOOGL has a Current ratio (1.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that GOOGL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GOOGL's Quick ratio of 1.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GOOGL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
GOOGL does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
GOOGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGOOGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.37% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, GOOGL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.42% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.37%
EPS 3Y12.78%
EPS 5Y25.25%
EPS Q2Q%46.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.75%
Revenue growth 5Y16.68%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, GOOGL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.39%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y17.13%
Revenue Next Year13.9%
Revenue Next 2Y13.65%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
Revenue Next 5Y12.49%

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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
GOOGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGOOGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200B 400B 600B 800B
GOOGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGOOGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GOOGL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GOOGL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, GOOGL is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GOOGL.
GOOGL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GOOGL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say GOOGL is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.62
Fwd PE 27.88
GOOGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGOOGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

GOOGL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
GOOGL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 52.61
EV/EBITDA 24.85
GOOGL Per share dataGOOGL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 18.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GOOGL has a yearly dividend return of 0.22%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.76, GOOGL pays a better dividend. On top of this GOOGL pays more dividend than 87.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.22, GOOGL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%

5.2 History

GOOGL does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
GOOGL Yearly Dividends per shareGOOGL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

GOOGL pays out 8.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.01%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
GOOGL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGOOGL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
GOOGL Dividend Payout.GOOGL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GOOGL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ALPHABET INC-CL A

NASDAQ:GOOGL (1/2/2026, 9:43:10 AM)

320.65

+7.65 (+2.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners81.23%
Inst Owner Change1.67%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.58%
Market Cap3.87T
Revenue(TTM)385.48B
Net Income(TTM)124.25B
Analysts82.74
Price Target321.71 (0.33%)
Short Float %1.42%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.04%
Min EPS beat(2)2.67%
Max EPS beat(2)29.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.9%
Max EPS beat(4)29.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.98%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.1%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.37%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)4.06%
PT rev (3m)37.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.62
Fwd PE 27.88
P/S 10.04
P/FCF 52.61
P/OCF 25.55
P/B 10
P/tB 10.94
EV/EBITDA 24.85
EPS(TTM)9.83
EY3.07%
EPS(NY)11.5
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY1.9%
OCF(TTM)12.55
OCFY3.91%
SpS31.94
BVpS32.06
TBVpS29.3
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number84.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.16%
ROE 32.12%
ROCE 28.96%
ROIC 24.9%
ROICexc 32.14%
ROICexgc 35.65%
OM 32.83%
PM (TTM) 32.23%
GM 59.17%
FCFM 19.08%
ROA(3y)19%
ROA(5y)18.15%
ROE(3y)26.75%
ROE(5y)25.71%
ROIC(3y)24.19%
ROIC(5y)21.8%
ROICexc(3y)36.15%
ROICexc(5y)36.02%
ROICexgc(3y)42.2%
ROICexgc(5y)42.5%
ROCE(3y)28.15%
ROCE(5y)25.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.86%
OM growth 3Y2.22%
OM growth 5Y8.01%
PM growth 3Y-1.04%
PM growth 5Y6.16%
GM growth 3Y0.73%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.29
Debt/EBITDA 0.15
Cap/Depr 403.46%
Cap/Sales 20.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 103.82%
Profit Quality 59.2%
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
Altman-Z 17.59
F-Score6
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC2.37
Cap/Depr(3y)270.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)234.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.68%
Profit Quality(3y)88.97%
Profit Quality(5y)92.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.37%
EPS 3Y12.78%
EPS 5Y25.25%
EPS Q2Q%46.23%
EPS Next Y35.39%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y17.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.75%
Revenue growth 5Y16.68%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%
Revenue Next Year13.9%
Revenue Next 2Y13.65%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
Revenue Next 5Y12.49%
EBIT growth 1Y16.37%
EBIT growth 3Y13.22%
EBIT growth 5Y26.03%
EBIT Next Year59.97%
EBIT Next 3Y31.67%
EBIT Next 5Y24.81%
FCF growth 1Y-5.24%
FCF growth 3Y2.78%
FCF growth 5Y18.63%
OCF growth 1Y42.26%
OCF growth 3Y10.99%
OCF growth 5Y18.11%

ALPHABET INC-CL A / GOOGL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ALPHABET INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GOOGL.


What is the valuation status for GOOGL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) stock?

ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) is 32.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL) is expected to grow by 35.39% in the next year.