Google (GOOGL) Profitability Rank: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:GOOGL Alphabet Inc(Google) XSWX:GOOGL
94 GF Score
Price CHF288.45
GF Value CHF184.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Alphabet(Google) Profitability Rank?

Alphabet(Google) XSWX:GOOGL +2.74% 94 Profitability Rank is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GOOGL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF184.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Alphabet(Google) has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Alphabet(Google)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.12%. As of today, Alphabet(Google)'s Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Alphabet(Google) Profitability Rank Related Terms


XSWX:GOOGL vs META, SPOT, NBIS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet(Google)'s Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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) Profitability Rank vs Interactive Media Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Alphabet(Google)'s Profitability Rank falls into.


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Alphabet(Google) Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Alphabet(Google) has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=31252.661 / 86521.121
=36.12 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Alphabet(Google) has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Alphabet Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 10 mean?
Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL) has a Profitability Rank of 10 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Alphabet(Google)'s Profitability Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s Profitability Rank too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current Profitability Rank of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Alphabet(Google) has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet(Google)'s Profitability Rank compare to META and SPOT?
Alphabet(Google)'s Profitability Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Alphabet(Google)'s own Profitability Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Interactive Media company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. Alphabet(Google)'s current Profitability Rank is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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 CHF184.56, compared to a current price of CHF288.45 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL), the current Profitability Rank is 10 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 CHF288.45 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF184.56. GuruFocus considers Alphabet(Google) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GOOGL:

  • Profitability Rank: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF184.56 vs. price of CHF288.45 (56.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs

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(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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