Alphabet Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
28.37
Enterprise Value
$4.58T
EBITDA (TTM)
$161.32B
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
28.37 = $4.58T ÷ $161.32B
What This Means
Alphabet Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 28.4 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Internet Content & Information. With a market capitalization of about $4.61T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $380.34, within a 52-week range of $162.00 to $408.61 (-6.9% from the high, +134.8% 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
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Alphabet Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Communication Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 28.37x EV/EBITDA, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $4.58T and EBITDA near $161.32B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the GOOGL metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Alphabet Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 28.37 can be compared with peers such as GOOG (28.08), META (14.74), NFLX (25.67). 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
- GOOGL 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GOOGL's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Alphabet Inc.'s ratio is about 28.37 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Communication Services.
Is 28.37 high or low vs peers?
Among Communication Services peers (e.g. GOOG (28.08), NFLX (25.67), META (14.74)), GOOGL's 28.37 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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