Alphabet vs Meta Platforms
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) · Communication Services
As of 24 October 2026, Alphabet has a StockDecks Fundamental Score of +55 (grade A) and Meta Platforms +58 (grade A), on a −100 to +100 scale. Alphabet rates higher on Financial Health; Meta Platforms rates higher on Profitability and Valuation; they are level on Growth.
| Rating | GOOGL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Score | +55Grade A | +58Grade A |
| Financial Health | +65 | +55 |
| Profitability | +73 | +81 |
| Growth | +98 | +98 |
| Valuation | -15 | -4 |
Both companies are measured against the same Communication Services benchmarks, so their scores compare directly. Scores describe each company as it stands; they are not forecasts or recommendations.
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Each figure is the latest reported value; the number beneath is how it scores on the −100 to +100 scale. A dash means no genuine figure is available. Tap a measure’s name for a plain-English explanation.
Financial Health
| Measure | GOOGL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to equity | 0.19×+73 | 0.42×+52 |
| Current ratio | 2.72×+94 | 1.9×+81 |
| Quick ratio | 2.47×+96 | 1.67×+92 |
| FCF / Total debt | 0.19×+10 | 0.15×-2 |
Profitability
| Measure | GOOGL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 60.9%+65 | 81%+95 |
| Operating margin | 34%+92 | 35.4%+92 |
| Net margin | 54.8%+99 | 31.1%+95 |
| Return on equity | 48.7%+99 | 32.3%+96 |
| Gross profit / assets | 40.4%+41 | 45%+50 |
| Asset turnover | 0.68× | 0.55× |
Growth
| Measure | GOOGL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth (YoY) | 24.2%+93 | 26.1%+94 |
| Earnings growth (YoY) | 294%+100 | 264.8%+100 |
| Earnings growth (Q) | 297.9%+100 | 264%+100 |
Valuation
| Measure | GOOGL | META |
|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 16.07×+53 | 21.92×+1 |
| Forward P/E | 20.85×-3 | 18.47×+17 |
| PEG ratio | 1.14×+46 | 0.86×+82 |
| Price/Book | 6.29×-59 | 6.03×-55 |
| Price/Sales | 8.78×-34 | 6.78×-16 |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.02×-32 | 14.42×+7 |
| FCF yield | 0.6%-77 | 1%-67 |
Key figures
| GOOGL | META | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Internet Content & Information | Internet Content & Information |
| Market cap | $3.92T | $1.64T |
| Dividend yield | 0.27% | 0.33% |
| Payout ratio | 4.26% | 7.16% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.19 |
About the companies
Alphabet. Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. Full Alphabet rating
Meta Platforms. Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and AI glasses in the… Full Meta Platforms rating
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