GOOGL Alphabet PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Alphabet stock's PE ratio is 25.15. This takes into account the latest EPS of $7.61 and stock price of $191.41. The PE ratio marks an increase of 6% from its last 4 quarters average of 23.6.
GOOGL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Alphabet has averaged 28.4 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 25.15 is 11% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, GOOGL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 57.88, when the price was $52.67 and the EPS was $0.91. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 18.83 with a price of $95.65 and an EPS of $5.08.
Alphabet PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 107.46% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -59.16% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.92 | 24.45% |
| 2022 | 19.22 | -24.51% |
| 2021 | 25.46 | -14.02% |
| 2020 | 29.61 | 9.67% |
| 2019 | 27 | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 23.64 | -59.16% |
| 2017 | 57.88 | 107.46% |
| 2016 | 27.9 | -16.82% |
| 2015 | 33.54 | 32.73% |
| 2014 | 25.27 | -13.49% |
GOOGL average PE ratio chart
Currently, GOOGL's PE ratio is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
GOOGL PE vs peers
When compared to its peers AAPL and MSFT, GOOGL's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than EBAY's. Alphabet's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 34.37.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 16.25 | $31.14B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 25.15 | $2.34T |
| AKAM Akamai Technologies Inc | 27.71 | $14.41B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 35.88 | $3.25T |
| ADBE Adobe Inc | 37.58 | $196.75B |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 41.65 | $3.85T |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 47.15 | $2.37T |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alphabet's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, GOOGL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.15.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Alphabet (GOOGL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for GOOGL stock is 23.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Alphabet (GOOGL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for GOOGL stock is 24.68.
What is the highest PE ratio for GOOGL?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 57.88 in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GOOGL compare to its historical average?
GOOGL's price to earnings ratio is currently 11% below its 10-year historical average.
How is GOOGL's PE ratio calculated (Alphabet PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Alphabet's share price is $191.41. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $7.61. Therefore, Alphabet's price to earnings ratio for today is 25.15. PE RATIO(25.15) = STOCK PRICE($191.41) / TTM EPS($7.61)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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