Alphabet Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
10.84
Stock Price
$372.47
Book Value/Share
$34.35
Sector
Media
How It's Calculated
10.84 = $372.47 ÷ $34.35
What This Means
Alphabet Inc's P/B ratio of 10.84 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Alphabet Inc
Alphabet Inc (GOOG) operates in the Media sector, specifically in Media. With a market capitalization of about $4.36T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $372.47, within a 52-week range of $187.82 to $408.61 (-8.8% from the high, +98.3% from the low). Beta of 1.25 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 54.8%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Alphabet Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Media, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, Alphabet Inc's P/B ratio of 10.84 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (10.87), META (6.87), NFLX (11.63). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Media stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GOOG is grouped in the Media sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.25 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 54.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GOOG's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Alphabet Inc's P/B of 10.84 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Media business models.
Is 10.84 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (10.84) means the market values GOOG above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Media?
Peer P/B levels in Media (e.g. NFLX (11.63), GOOGL (10.87), META (6.87)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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