Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Return on Assets (ROA): 22.76%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 22.76% is 21% above its 5-year average of 18.83%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.60%–22.24%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is 22.76% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.43% (22.22%).
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GOOG Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
GOOG Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
22.76%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
22.22%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
19.80%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
18.83%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
15.25%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
14.35%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
14.60%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+49.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+58.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+55.94%
GOOG Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) | $4.28T | 22.76% | 22.22% | 19.80% | 18.83% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.32T | 33.03% | 28.43% | 28.12% | 27.93% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $2.98T | 18.04% | 16.83% | 17.79% | 17.37% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.45T | 17.86% | 19.55% | 17.16% | 18.44% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.57T | 9.91% | 9.48% | 6.04% | 6.45% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $345.29B | 21.92% | 17.99% | 14.08% | 12.47% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
22.8%
ROE
33.5%
Alphabet Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 22.76%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 22.76% is 21% above its 5-year average of 18.83%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.60%–22.24%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 22.22%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 19.80%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 18.83%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 15.25%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 14.35%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOG stock is 14.60%.
Alphabet Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 22.20% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.24% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.42% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.20% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.42% |
| 2016-12-31 | 11.63% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.09% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.48% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.45% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.42% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | 16.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.31% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.59% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.66% |
| 2005-12-31 | 14.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | 12.05% |
| 2003-12-31 | 12.12% |
| 2002-12-31 | 34.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | -31.34% |
| 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