Alphabet Inc (GOOG, Financial) experienced a stock decline of 1.74% recently, closing at $177.35. The drop was marked by concerns over potential federal oversight, which cast a shadow over the company's future growth outlook.
Examining Alphabet's (GOOG, Financial) stock profile, the company currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.52, which is close to its one-year low, indicating the market has tempered expectations for future earnings growth. Despite this, Alphabet shows strong financial health, demonstrated by its substantial market capitalization of $2.16 trillion USD and a robust Altman Z-score of 13.99, suggesting a low risk of financial distress.
Alphabet's operations are financially impressive. The firm has a GF Value of $166.02, indicating that it is fairly valued at its current price point. Investors looking for stock analysis can explore further at the GF Value page for Alphabet (GOOG, Financial) GF Value.
The company displays a healthy interest coverage ratio of 370.12, indicating it can easily meet interest obligations. The Piotroski F-Score of 8 further underscores its financial strength, suggesting the firm is in a sound financial position with potential for future growth. Notably, Alphabet's operating margin stands at 30.93%, reflecting efficient management and growth in profitability.
Alphabet has been steadily expanding its revenue per share, evidenced by its revenue growth over the last few years: 17% in one year, 21.3% over five years, and 20.5% over ten years. This consistent revenue growth is a positive indicator for long-term investors.
Despite recent insider selling activity, with 20 transactions over the past three months, the firm's strong balance sheet and operational metrics suggest that Alphabet is well-positioned to maintain its competitive edge in the internet content and information sector.
