Alphabet(Google)XSWX:GOOGL +1.13%95 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GOOGL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF190.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet(Google) ranks better than 94.12% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GOOGL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.09
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Alphabet(Google) was 0.09. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
XSWX:GOOGL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 94.12% of 153
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs XSWX:GOOGL: 0.02
During the past 12 months, Alphabet(Google)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Alphabet(Google) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Alphabet(Google) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
XSWX:GOOGL vs META, SPOT, NBIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Alphabet(Google) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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) (XSWX:GOOGL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #9 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is near median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.09. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 0.08 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #9 out of 153 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 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet(Google)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to META and SPOT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #9 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Alphabet(Google) in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 0.08 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Alphabet(Google)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Alphabet(Google) has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alphabet(Google)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 78.4% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphabet(Google)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.08. 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) (XSWX:GOOGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF190.61, compared to a current price of CHF275.77 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 78.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 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) (XSWX:GOOGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF275.77 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF190.61.
GuruFocus considers Alphabet(Google) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GOOGL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (near median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: CHF190.61 vs. price of CHF275.77 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Interactive Media median (#9 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GOOGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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