Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.14
Is Alphabet Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.14 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.11, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.08–0.14).
The debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 0.14 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 27.27% (0.11).
GOOGL Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
GOOGL Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
GOOGL Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
GOOGL Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.14
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.11
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.11
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.11
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.06
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+27.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+27.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+25.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+77.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+86.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+145.00%
GOOGL Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 1.52 | 1.80 | 1.87 | 2.07 |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.22 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.61 | 0.70 |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.93 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.14
Current Ratio
2.01
Alphabet Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.14.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.14 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.11, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.08–0.14).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.11.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.11.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.11.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.08.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.08.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.06.
Alphabet Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.02 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.05 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.01 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00 |