Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsRoku Inc (ROKU)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$333.66
-0.91%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.17T
ROKU
Roku Inc
$145.09
-0.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $21.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 8409% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $4.97B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 4.1%. ROKU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
ROKU
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+46.8%
Fair Value
$627.15
Current Price
$333.66
$293.49 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ROKU.
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 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 22.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.0x book value
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
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 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ROKU
The strongest argument for ROKU centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ROKU
The primary concerns for ROKU are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 107.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROKU carries more volatility with a beta of 2.01 — expect wider price swings.
ROKU is growing revenue faster at 22.4% — sustainability is the question.
ROKU generates stronger free cash flow (196M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Roku Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Roku, Inc. operates a TV streaming platform. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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