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Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Alphabet Inc Class A stock (GOOGL) is currently trading at $290.93. Alphabet Inc Class A PE ratio is 27.94. Alphabet Inc Class A PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 9.07. Analyst consensus price target for GOOGL is $376.75. WallStSmart rates GOOGL as Moderate Buy.

Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $561.71. Bull case $702.14. Bear case $421.28. See full GOOGL 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.

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GOOG

Alphabet Inc Class A

NASDAQCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$290.93
$0.49 (0.17%)
52W$140.04
$348.75
Target$376.75+29.5%

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GOOGL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

Margin of Safety
+42.6%
Strong Buy Zone
GOOGL Fair Value
$505.91
Graham Formula
Current Price
$290.93
$214.98 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $505.91
Overvalued
Price $290.93
Graham IV $505.91
Analyst $376.75

GOOGL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $505.91, 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.

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Smart Analysis

Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

70
out of 100
Grade: B
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

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 A (GOOGL) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Market CapQuality
$3654.02B10/10

Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world

Return on EquityProfitability
35.70%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $36 in profit

Operating MarginProfitability
31.60%10/10

Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

EPS GrowthGrowth
31.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 31.10% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
32.80%10/10

Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
80.82%10/10

80.82% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

GOOGL Target Price
$376.75
19% Upside

Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 3.5/10
Price/SalesValuation
9.072/10

Very expensive at 9.1x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
8.772/10

Very expensive at 8.8x book value

PEG RatioValuation
2.264/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Revenue GrowthGrowth
18.00%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 18.00% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.94
Expensive
Forward P/E
26.32
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Trailing P/E
27.94
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
9.07
Premium
EV/Revenue
8.84
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Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 70/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) 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 (2.26), Price/Sales (9.07), Price/Book (8.77) 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 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

The combination of Market Cap and Return on Equity makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Price/Sales, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.

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.

GOOGL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

GOOGL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 9.04x sits near its historical average of 10.55x (54th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 73% below its historical high of 33.66x set in Nov 2006, and 122% above its historical low of 4.08x in Feb 2023.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

The Big Picture

Alphabet Inc Class A 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

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 35.7% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 32.8% and operating margin of 31.6% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Alphabet Inc Class A.

Bottom Line

Alphabet Inc Class A 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.

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About Alphabet Inc Class A(GOOGL)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

Country

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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