Alphabet Inc PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
17.84
Stock Price
$373.51
EPS (TTM)
$19.91
Forward PE
19.29
How It's Calculated
17.84 = $373.51 ÷ $19.91
What This Means
Alphabet Inc's PE ratio of 17.8 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
About Alphabet Inc
Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) 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 $373.51, within a 52-week range of $187.82 to $408.61 (-8.6% from the high, +98.9% 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 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 Media 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 Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, Alphabet Inc's PE ratio of 17.84 can be compared with peers such as GOOG (17.84), META (22.10), NFLX (21.88). 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
- GOOGL 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 GOOGL's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Alphabet Inc. A trailing PE of 17.84 means the market is pricing the stock at 17.84 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Media peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 17.84 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Media names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as CHTR (3.94), NWS (13.98), NWSA (13.98) offer context. GOOGL's PE of 17.84 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 GOOGL metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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