Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsNetflix Inc (NFLX)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$354.30
-0.96%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.62T
NFLX
Netflix Inc
$73.69
+0.61%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $306.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 822% more annual revenue ($445.87B vs $48.37B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 54.8% profit margin vs 28.2%. GOOGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
GOOGL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
NFLX
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.2%
Fair Value
$661.83
Current Price
$354.30
$307.53 discount
Margin of Safety
-31.4%
Fair Value
$56.49
Current Price
$73.69
$17.20 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.4%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.2x book value
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 : NFLX
The strongest argument for NFLX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.2% and operating margin at 33.4%. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NFLX
The primary concerns for NFLX are PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL profiles as a growth stock while NFLX is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NFLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
NFLX generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 54.8% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. 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 →Netflix Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. The company's primary business is a subscription-based streaming service offering online streaming from a library of films and television series, including those produced in-house.
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