Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock (GOOGL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is...
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock (GOOGL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 17.06 (historical range: 15.91–37.89, median: 25.37), placing it at the 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 9.34 (range: 4.57–11.67, 85th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 27.67 (range: 14.42–35.11, 81th percentile).
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.06 | 25.37 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 9.34 | 6.95 | 85th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.67 | 22.44 | 81th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 1.28% | 3.33% | 5th | expensive relative to its history |
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock (GOOGL) Valuation & P/E History
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock (GOOGL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry currently trading at $339.08 with a market capitalization of $4.15 trillion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for GOOGL based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 17.06 is below the historical median of 25.37, placing GOOGL at the 2th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 9.34 compares to a median of 6.95.
GOOGL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether GOOGL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests GOOGL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is GOOGL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 56 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive GOOGL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full GOOGL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.GOOGL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.