Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Return on Equity (ROE): 33.46%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 33.46% is 25% above its 5-year average of 26.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (18.09%–33.46%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 6.85% above its 12-month average of 31.31%.
GOOG Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GOOG Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GOOG Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GOOG Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
33.46%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
31.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
28.02%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
26.73%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
20.97%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
19.30%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
18.77%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+25.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+59.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+73.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+78.30%
GOOG Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) | $4.33T | 33.46% | 31.31% | 28.02% | 26.73% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL)vs › | $4.28T | 115.10% | 158.25% | 157.53% | 163.92% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)vs › | $2.90T | 30.22% | 31.24% | 35.31% | 36.97% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)vs › | $1.44T | 28.97% | 30.98% | 26.49% | 26.70% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)vs › | $2.57T | 20.55% | 19.80% | 13.21% | 16.63% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)vs › | $338.30B | 42.97% | 38.23% | 31.09% | 30.27% |
Return Analysis
ROE
33.5%
ROA
22.8%
Alphabet Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 33.46%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 33.46% is 25% above its 5-year average of 26.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (18.09%–33.46%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 31.31%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 28.02%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 26.73%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 20.97%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 19.30%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOG stock is 18.77%.
Alphabet Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 31.83% |
| 2024-12-31 | 30.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | 26.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | 23.41% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 18.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.01% |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | 13.53% |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.97% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 18.39% |
| 2009-12-31 | 18.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.97% |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.53% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.56% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | 57.29% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | -53.94% |
| 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