Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsMeta Platforms Inc. (META)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$368.53
+1.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.51T
META
Meta Platforms Inc.
$593.00
+1.70%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.51T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 97% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $214.96B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 32.8%. META appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. META earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
META
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$627.21
Current Price
$368.53
$258.68 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.6%
Fair Value
$903.82
Current Price
$593.00
$310.82 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.6%
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 62.4% YoY
Generating 13.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL 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 : META
The strongest argument for META centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 40.6%. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : META
The primary concerns for META are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
META is growing revenue faster at 33.1% — sustainability is the question.
META generates stronger free cash flow (13.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
META scores higher overall (83/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 33.1% revenue growth. GOOGL offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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 A
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.
Visit Website →Meta Platforms Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, PCs, virtual reality headsets, wearables and home devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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