Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) EBITDA Margin: 44.66%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 44.66% is 22% above its 5-year average of 36.57%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.11%–44.66%).
The EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is 44.66% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 7.18% (41.67%).
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GOOG EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
44.66%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
41.67%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
36.33%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
36.57%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
34.65%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
35.50%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
36.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+22.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+22.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+28.90%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+25.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+23.04%
GOOG Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) | $4.28T | 44.66% | 41.67% | 36.33% | 36.57% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.32T | 34.70% | 34.61% | 34.31% | 34.07% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $2.98T | 56.85% | 55.55% | 52.82% | 51.63% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.45T | 52.02% | 52.42% | 45.23% | 45.63% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.57T | 23.06% | 21.23% | 16.37% | 15.75% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $345.29B | 66.96% | 67.22% | 65.63% | 64.78% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
60.4%
EBITDA Margin
44.7%
Operating Margin
32.7%
Net Margin
37.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Alphabet Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 44.66%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 44.66% is 22% above its 5-year average of 36.57%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.11%–44.66%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 41.67%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 36.33%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 36.57%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 34.65%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 35.50%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for GOOG stock is 36.30%.
Alphabet Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 44.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | 38.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | 31.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.11% |
| 2021-12-31 | 40.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | 33.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 31.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | 32.20% |
| 2017-12-31 | 30.87% |
| 2016-12-31 | 33.70% |
| 2015-12-31 | 33.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | 33.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | 35.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 38.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 37.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | 41.60% |
| 2009-12-31 | 41.88% |
| 2008-12-31 | 37.31% |
| 2007-12-31 | 36.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | 38.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | 39.69% |
| 2004-12-31 | 25.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | 27.53% |
| 2002-12-31 | 49.25% |
| 2001-12-31 | 64.45% |
| 2000-12-31 | -77.12% |
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About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. operates globally, providing a wide array of products and digital platforms to customers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Canada, and Latin America. The company's business is organized into three primary segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services division delivers a broad spectrum of consumer-facing offerings, which include its advertising products, the Android operating system, Chrome browser, various hardware devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search functionality, and YouTube. This segment also generates revenue through the sale of applications, in-app purchases, and digital content via Google Play and YouTube, alongside device sales and consumer subscriptions for YouTube services. Conversely, the Google Cloud segment furnishes enterprise-grade solutions such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, database management, analytics, artificial intelligence, and other professional services. This encompasses the Google Workspace suite, a collection of cloud-native communication and collaboration tools for businesses, including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet, among other offerings tailored for corporate clients. The Other Bets segment is dedicated to developing nascent ventures, particularly those focused on healthcare-related and internet services. Established in 1998, Alphabet Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Sundar Pichai