Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Alphabet Inc Class C stock (GOOG) is currently trading at $289.59. Alphabet Inc Class C PE ratio is 27.61. Alphabet Inc Class C PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.97. Analyst consensus price target for GOOG is $359.53. WallStSmart rates GOOG as Moderate Buy.
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- Alphabet Inc Class C financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GOOG Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GOOG analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GOOG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
GOOG trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $506.38, offering a 43% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around price/sales and price/book. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG) Key Strengths (6)
Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $36 in profit
Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Earnings per share surging 31.10% year-over-year
Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
61.00% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG) Areas to Watch (4)
Very expensive at 9.0x annual revenue
Very expensive at 8.7x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Solid revenue growth at 18.00% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 69/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 35.70%, Operating Margin at 31.60%, Profit Margin at 32.80%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 31.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.24), Price/Sales (8.97), Price/Book (8.70) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 18.00%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 35.70% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 18.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap, Return on Equity) and negatives (Price/Sales, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GOOG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GOOG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.97x trades at a 37% premium to its historical average of 6.54x (93th percentile). The current valuation is 13% below its historical high of 10.27x set in Jan 2026, and 119% above its historical low of 4.09x in Feb 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~5.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
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Data-driven financial summary for Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
The Big Picture
Alphabet Inc Class C is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 402.8B with 18% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 32.8%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 3570.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 32.8% and operating margin of 31.6% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 27.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Alphabet Inc Class C.
Bottom Line
Alphabet Inc Class C offers an attractive blend of growth (18% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(161 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'TOOLE, AMIE THUENER VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | -683 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'TOOLE, AMIE THUENER VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | -955 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ARNOLD, FRANCES Director | Sell | -112 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'TOOLE, AMIE THUENER VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | -933 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ARNOLD, FRANCES Director | Sell | -102 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:27:08 AM
About Alphabet Inc Class C(GOOG)
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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.