Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Operating Margin: 32.05%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s operating margin of 32.05% is 12% 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. (GOOGL) is 32.05% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.09% (32.08%).
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GOOGL Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
32.05%
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
-0.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+12.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+17.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+12.20%
GOOGL Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 32.05% | 32.08% | 29.51% | 28.53% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 31.97% | 31.74% | 31.10% | 30.67% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 45.62% | 45.13% | 43.52% | 42.12% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 41.44% | 41.81% | 35.77% | 36.79% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 11.16% | 10.96% | 7.67% | 6.99% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 29.49% | 28.10% | 23.66% | 22.31% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
59.7%
Operating Margin
32.0%
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. (GOOGL)?
- The operating margin for GOOGL stock is 32.05%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s operating margin of 32.05% is 12% 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. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average operating margin for GOOGL stock is 32.08%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for GOOGL stock is 29.51%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for GOOGL stock is 28.53%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for GOOGL stock is 26.20%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for GOOGL stock is 27.33%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for GOOGL 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% |