Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsMeta Platforms Inc. (META)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$347.33
+1.30%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.14T
META
Meta Platforms Inc.
$682.31
+1.34%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.65T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 95% more annual revenue ($445.87B vs $228.25B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 54.8% profit margin vs 29.8%. META appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
META
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+48.8%
Fair Value
$661.47
Current Price
$347.33
$314.14 discount
Margin of Safety
+31.3%
Fair Value
$943.81
Current Price
$682.31
$261.50 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 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Earnings expanding 294.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 28.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 13.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.8% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : META
The strongest argument for META centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 34.8%. Revenue growth of 28.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : META
The primary concerns for META are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
META carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
META is growing revenue faster at 28.0% — sustainability is the question.
META generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 54.8% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. META offers better value entry with a 31.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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 A
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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