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% |
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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