Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.14
Is Alphabet Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.14 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.11, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.08–0.14).
The debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 0.14 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 27.27% (0.11).
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GOOGL Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.14
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.11
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.11
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.11
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.06
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+27.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+27.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+25.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+77.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+86.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+145.00%
GOOGL Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 1.52 | 1.80 | 1.87 | 2.07 |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.22 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.61 | 0.70 |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.93 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.14
Current Ratio
2.01
Alphabet Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alphabet Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.14.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.14 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.11, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.08–0.14).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.11.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.11.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.11.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.08.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.08.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for GOOGL stock is 0.06.
Alphabet Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.02 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.05 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.01 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00 |
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About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. provides a diverse range of products and digital platforms to consumers across multiple global regions, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's operations are organized into three primary divisions: Google Services, Google Cloud, and "Other Bets." The Google Services segment delivers core offerings such as its advertising solutions, the Android operating system, the Chrome browser, and various hardware. It also features popular applications like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. This division further handles the sale of applications, in-app purchases, and digital content via the Google Play store, alongside marketing devices such as Fitbit wearables, Google Nest smart home products, Pixel smartphones, and other proprietary hardware. It also provides non-advertising services for YouTube. The Google Cloud segment offers a comprehensive suite of infrastructure, platform, and other cloud computing services for businesses. This includes Google Workspace, a collection of cloud-native collaboration tools for enterprises, featuring applications like Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet, among other specialized services for corporate clients. Lastly, the "Other Bets" segment is engaged in developing and selling health technology and internet services. Established in 1998, Alphabet Inc. maintains its principal executive offices in Mountain View, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Sundar Pichai