Alphabet Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
9.63
Stock Price
$380.34
Book Value/Share
$39.51
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
9.63 = $380.34 ÷ $39.51
What This Means
Alphabet Inc.'s P/B ratio of 9.63 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
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
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 Communication Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Alphabet Inc.'s P/B ratio of 9.63 can be compared with peers such as GOOG (9.53), META (6.59), NFLX (11.64). 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 does GOOGL's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Alphabet Inc.'s P/B of 9.63 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Communication Services business models.
Is 9.63 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (9.63) means the market values GOOGL above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Communication Services?
Peer P/B levels in Communication Services (e.g. NFLX (11.64), GOOG (9.53), META (6.59)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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