Google (GOOG) OCF Margin %: 41.67% (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median


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What is Alphabet(Google) OCF Margin %?

Alphabet(Google) GOOG -0.30% 92 OCF Margin % is 41.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 35.32. GuruFocus rates GOOG with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $232.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet(Google) ranks better than 89.84% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Alphabet(Google)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45,790 Mil. Alphabet(Google)'s Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $109,896 Mil. Therefore, Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.67%.

As of today, Alphabet(Google)'s current OCF Yield % is 4.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

GOOG' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.35   Med: 35.32   Max: 40.89
Current: 41.27


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Alphabet(Google) was 40.89%. The lowest was 32.35%. And the median was 35.32%.

GOOG's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
89.84% of 551 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 8.84 vs GOOG: 41.27


Alphabet(Google) OCF Margin % Related Terms


Alphabet(Google) OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Alphabet(Google) OCF Margin % Chart

Alphabet(Google) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Alphabet(Google) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.06 28.77 47.30 46.04 41.67

GOOG vs META, SPOT, NBIS: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Alphabet(Google) OCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % falls into.


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Alphabet(Google) OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=164713/402836
=40.89 %

Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=45790/109896
=41.67 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 41.67% mean?
Alphabet(Google) (GOOG) has a OCF Margin % of 41.67% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 35.32. Over the past decade, Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % has ranged from 32.35 to 40.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #56 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current OCF Margin % of 41.67% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 35.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.35 to a high of 40.89. The Interactive Media industry median OCF Margin % is 8.84. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 41.67% is 371.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #56 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alphabet(Google) has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet(Google)'s OCF Margin % compare to META and SPOT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #56 out of 551 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Alphabet(Google) in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.84. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 41.67% is 371.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alphabet(Google)'s own OCF Margin % has ranged from 32.35 to 40.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.32 vs. the industry median of 8.84, Alphabet(Google) has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median OCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 8.84, based on 551 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alphabet(Google)'s current OCF Margin % of 41.67% is 371.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphabet(Google)'s current OCF Margin % is 41.67%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 35.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphabet(Google) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) (GOOG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $232.40, compared to a current price of $345.03 — trading 48.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 41.67%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 35.32 and 371.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 8.84. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alphabet(Google) (GOOG), the current OCF Margin % is 41.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Alphabet(Google) (GOOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $345.03 is trading 48.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $232.40. GuruFocus considers Alphabet(Google) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GOOG:

  • OCF Margin %: 41.67% (18% above median its 10-year median of 35.32)
  • GF Value™: $232.40 vs. price of $345.03 (48.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 371.4% above the Interactive Media median (#56 of 551)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GOOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alphabet(Google) Business Description

Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
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 advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue. The firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) make up the rest.
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