Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) 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. (GOOGL) is 44.66% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 7.18% (41.67%).
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GOOGL 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%
GOOGL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 44.66% | 41.67% | 36.33% | 36.57% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 34.70% | 34.61% | 34.31% | 34.07% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 56.85% | 55.55% | 52.82% | 51.63% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 52.02% | 52.42% | 45.23% | 45.63% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 23.06% | 21.23% | 16.37% | 15.75% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 66.96% | 67.22% | 65.63% | 64.78% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
59.7%
EBITDA Margin
44.7%
Operating Margin
32.0%
Net Margin
32.8%
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. (GOOGL)?
- The ebitda margin for GOOGL 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. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average ebitda margin for GOOGL stock is 41.67%.
- What is the 3Y average ebitda margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average ebitda margin for GOOGL stock is 36.33%.
- What is the 5Y average ebitda margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average ebitda margin for GOOGL stock is 36.57%.
- What is the 10Y average ebitda margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average ebitda margin for GOOGL stock is 34.65%.
- What is the 15Y average ebitda margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average ebitda margin for GOOGL stock is 35.50%.
- What is the 20Y average ebitda margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average ebitda margin for GOOGL 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% |