Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsScholastic Corporation (SCHL)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$333.66
-0.91%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.17T
SCHL
Scholastic Corporation
$41.84
+1.97%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $866.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 26075% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $1.61B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 3.9%. GOOGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
SCHL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+49.4%
Fair Value
$627.23
Current Price
$333.66
$293.57 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.2%
Fair Value
$36.85
Current Price
$41.84
$4.99 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : SCHL
The strongest argument for SCHL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SCHL
The primary concerns for SCHL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL profiles as a growth stock while SCHL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
GOOGL generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% 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.
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 →Scholastic Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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