Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Operating Margin: 32.70%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s operating margin of 32.70% is 15% above its 5-year average of 28.53%, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.59%–32.11%).
The operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is 32.70% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.93% (32.08%).
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GOOG Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
32.70%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
32.08%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
29.51%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
28.53%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
26.20%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
27.33%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
28.56%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.93%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.62%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+24.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.64%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.48%
GOOG Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) | $4.28T | 32.70% | 32.08% | 29.51% | 28.53% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.32T | 32.64% | 31.74% | 31.10% | 30.67% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $2.98T | 46.80% | 45.13% | 43.52% | 42.12% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.46T | 41.21% | 41.81% | 35.77% | 36.79% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.57T | 11.50% | 10.96% | 7.67% | 6.99% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $345.29B | 29.72% | 28.10% | 23.66% | 22.31% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
60.4%
Operating Margin
32.7%
Alphabet Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The operating margin for GOOG stock is 32.70%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s operating margin of 32.70% is 15% above its 5-year average of 28.53%, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.59%–32.11%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The TTM average operating margin for GOOG stock is 32.08%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for GOOG stock is 29.51%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for GOOG stock is 28.53%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for GOOG stock is 26.20%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for GOOG stock is 27.33%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for GOOG stock is 28.56%.
Alphabet Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 32.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | 32.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | 27.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.46% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.55% |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.59% |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.15% |
| 2018-12-31 | 20.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | 23.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.27% |
| 2015-12-31 | 25.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | 24.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.74% |
| 2012-12-31 | 30.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 30.98% |
| 2010-12-31 | 35.40% |
| 2009-12-31 | 35.14% |
| 2008-12-31 | 30.43% |
| 2007-12-31 | 30.64% |
| 2006-12-31 | 33.48% |
| 2005-12-31 | 32.86% |
| 2004-12-31 | 20.07% |
| 2003-12-31 | 23.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | 42.43% |
| 2001-12-31 | 12.69% |
| 2000-12-31 | -77.12% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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