Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)vsWarner Music Group (WMG)
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
$365.76
+2.50%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.34T
WMG
Warner Music Group
$29.93
-0.23%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $14.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class C generates 5826% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $7.13B). GOOG leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 6.3%. WMG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. GOOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
GOOG
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
WMG
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+0.9%
Fair Value
$369.04
Current Price
$365.76
$3.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$50.46
Current Price
$29.93
$20.53 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 61 in profit
Earnings expanding 393.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 21.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOG
The strongest argument for GOOG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMG
The strongest argument for WMG centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOG
The primary concerns for GOOG are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : WMG
The primary concerns for WMG are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 6.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WMG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
GOOG is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
GOOG generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GOOG scores higher overall (75/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. WMG offers better value entry with a 41.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alphabet Inc Class C
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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