Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Return on Equity (ROE): 31.83%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 31.83% is 19% above its 5-year average of 26.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (18.09%–31.83%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 31.83% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.64% (31.31%).
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GOOGL Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GOOGL Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GOOGL Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
31.83%
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
+1.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+51.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+64.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+69.61%
GOOGL Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 31.83% | 31.31% | 28.02% | 26.73% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 151.91% | 158.25% | 157.53% | 163.92% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 29.65% | 31.24% | 35.31% | 36.97% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 27.83% | 30.98% | 26.49% | 26.70% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 18.89% | 19.80% | 13.21% | 16.63% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 41.26% | 38.23% | 31.09% | 30.27% |
Return Analysis
ROE
31.8%
ROA
22.2%
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. (GOOGL)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL stock is 31.83%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 31.83% is 19% above its 5-year average of 26.73%, near the high end of its 5-year range (18.09%–31.83%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL stock is 31.31%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL stock is 28.02%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL stock is 26.73%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL stock is 20.97%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL stock is 19.30%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GOOGL 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. 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