Accenture plc (ACN)vsAlphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
ACN
Accenture plc
$192.29
-0.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $118.34B
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
$289.59
+0.13%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.61T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class C generates 459% more annual revenue ($402.84B vs $72.11B). GOOG leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 10.6%. ACN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.55. GOOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ACN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
GOOG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-19.5%
Fair Value
$160.91
Current Price
$192.29
$31.38 premium
Margin of Safety
+42.9%
Fair Value
$506.38
Current Price
$289.59
$216.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.7B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Generating 24.6B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACN
The strongest argument for ACN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : GOOG
The strongest argument for GOOG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 31.6%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACN
The primary concerns for ACN are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : GOOG
The primary concerns for GOOG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACN profiles as a value stock while GOOG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
GOOG is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
GOOG generates stronger free cash flow (24.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 18.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Accenture plc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Accenture plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational company that provides consulting and processing services. It has been incorporated in Dublin, Ireland since 2009.
Alphabet Inc Class C
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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