Alphabet Inc. PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
28.74
Stock Price
$376.43
EPS (TTM)
$13.10
Forward PE
25.98
How It's Calculated
28.74 = $376.43 ÷ $13.10
What This Means
Alphabet Inc.'s PE ratio of 28.7 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Internet Content & Information. With a market capitalization of about $4.56T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $376.43, within a 52-week range of $163.33 to $404.47 (-6.9% from the high, +130.5% from the low). Beta of 1.27 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 37.9%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Alphabet Inc., it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Communication Services names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Alphabet Inc.'s PE ratio of 28.74 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (28.99), META (22.99), NFLX (27.75). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GOOG is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.27 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 37.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
1.48
Sector
Communication Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GOOG's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Alphabet Inc.. A trailing PE of 28.74 means the market is pricing the stock at 28.74 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Communication Services peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 28.74 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Communication Services names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as CHTR (3.90), CMCSA (4.88), T (8.16) offer context. GOOG's PE of 28.74 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes GOOG metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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