Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Gross Margin: 59.67%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s gross margin of 59.67% is in line with its 5-year average of 56.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (53.58%–59.67%).
The gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 59.67% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.25% (58.94%).
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GOOGL Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
59.67%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
58.94%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
57.47%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
56.73%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
57.71%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
59.29%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
59.52%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+3.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.64%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+0.26%
GOOGL Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 59.67% | 58.94% | 57.47% | 56.73% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 46.91% | 46.56% | 45.75% | 44.47% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 68.82% | 69.29% | 68.97% | 68.77% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 82.00% | 81.84% | 80.70% | 80.69% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 50.29% | 49.57% | 47.48% | 45.25% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 48.49% | 47.28% | 43.87% | 42.66% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
59.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Alphabet Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The gross margin for GOOGL stock is 59.67%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s gross margin of 59.67% is in line with its 5-year average of 56.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (53.58%–59.67%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average gross margin for GOOGL stock is 58.94%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for GOOGL stock is 57.47%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for GOOGL stock is 56.73%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for GOOGL stock is 57.71%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for GOOGL stock is 59.29%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for GOOGL stock is 59.52%.
Alphabet Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 59.67% |
| 2024-12-31 | 58.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | 56.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | 55.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 56.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | 53.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | 55.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 56.48% |
| 2017-12-31 | 58.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | 61.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | 62.44% |
| 2014-12-31 | 61.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 60.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | 62.69% |
| 2011-12-31 | 65.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | 64.47% |
| 2009-12-31 | 62.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | 60.44% |
| 2007-12-31 | 59.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | 60.16% |
| 2005-12-31 | 58.02% |
| 2004-12-31 | 54.29% |
| 2003-12-31 | 57.31% |
| 2002-12-31 | 70.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | 83.54% |
| 2000-12-31 | 68.18% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |