Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Return on Assets (ROA): 22.20%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 22.20% is 18% 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. (GOOGL) is 22.20% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.09% (22.22%).
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GOOGL Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
GOOGL Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
22.20%
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
-0.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+17.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+45.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+54.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+52.10%
GOOGL Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 22.20% | 22.22% | 19.80% | 18.83% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 31.18% | 28.43% | 28.12% | 27.93% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 16.45% | 16.83% | 17.79% | 17.37% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 16.52% | 19.55% | 17.16% | 18.44% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 9.49% | 9.48% | 6.04% | 6.45% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 19.75% | 17.99% | 14.08% | 12.47% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
22.2%
ROE
31.8%
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. (GOOGL)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL stock is 22.20%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 22.20% is 18% 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. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL stock is 22.22%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL stock is 19.80%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL stock is 18.83%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL stock is 15.25%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL stock is 14.35%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for GOOGL 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. 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