Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)vsMeta Platforms Inc. (META)
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
$278.22
-1.45%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.42T
META
Meta Platforms Inc.
$614.99
-1.53%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.57T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class C generates 95% more annual revenue ($471.10B vs $241.61B). GOOG leads profitability with a 50.0% profit margin vs 31.1%. META appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. META earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
GOOG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
META
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.4%
Fair Value
$500.63
Current Price
$278.22
$222.41 discount
Margin of Safety
+37.9%
Fair Value
$989.96
Current Price
$614.99
$374.97 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.4%
Earnings expanding 264.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 25.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOG
The strongest argument for GOOG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.0% and operating margin at 31.8%. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : META
The strongest argument for META centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 35.4%. Revenue growth of 26.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GOOG
The primary concerns for GOOG are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : META
The primary concerns for META are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
META is growing revenue faster at 26.1% — sustainability is the question.
META generates stronger free cash flow (-1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
META scores higher overall (81/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins and 26.1% revenue growth. GOOG offers better value entry with a 44.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Meta Platforms Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, PCs, virtual reality headsets, wearables and home devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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