GROWTH
Top line stable.
+15.1% YoY versus +13.9% prior. 3y CAGR +12.5%.
+15.1%
Alphabet Inc. GOOG
Communications · Market Cap: $4.44T
$367.46▲ 5.36 (1.48%)
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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Communications · Market Cap: $4.44T
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
The Question
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY GOOG — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for GOOG?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Yes — Alphabet Inc.'s 31.8% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 0.43 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Alphabet Inc.'s 31.8% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 0.43 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: GOOG splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a B sector grade (63/100) in Communications. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+15.1% YoY versus +13.9% prior. 3y CAGR +12.5%.
+15.1%Net margin 32.8% versus 28.6% prior (+4.2pp). Operating 32.1%.
32.8%P/E 27.9x — 10% above the 5y median of 25.3x. Forward 25.9x hints at EPS expansion next year.
27.9xGOOG and GOOGL differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full GOOG vs GOOGL compare matrix.
Buffett and Lynch evaluate GOOG against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
GOOG's P/E ratio is 27.4x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
GOOG's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
GOOG is in the Communications sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
How does GOOG compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingGOOG sits at #3 in Communications with a B grade (63/100).
