Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 58.06% 57.68% 57.11% 56.84% 56.35% 55.51% 55.16% 55.07% 55.17% 56.14% 56.70% 56.88% 56.88% 56.33% 55.56% 54.12% 53.37% 53.63% 54.20% 55.16%
Operating profit margin 32.22% 31.05% 30.00% 29.21% 27.60% 26.73% 25.90% 25.49% 26.59% 27.82% 29.68% 30.51% 30.60% 30.42% 28.56% 25.37% 22.69% 20.36% 19.82% 21.41%
Pretax margin 34.35% 33.08% 31.08% 30.31% 28.06% 26.62% 25.54% 24.93% 25.34% 27.83% 30.74% 32.73% 35.27% 35.69% 34.32% 31.46% 26.46% 23.43% 21.37% 23.60%
Net profit margin 28.70% 27.85% 26.85% 26.07% 24.16% 22.65% 21.18% 20.69% 21.30% 23.72% 25.92% 27.61% 29.55% 29.64% 28.68% 26.22% 22.16% 20.87% 19.05% 20.76%

The profitability ratios of Alphabet Inc Class C show a consistent trend of improvement over the years.

1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has steadily increased from 55.16% in March 2020 to 58.06% in December 2024. This indicates that Alphabet Inc has been able to effectively control its cost of goods sold and generate a higher percentage of revenue as gross profit.

2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has shown a similar upward trend, starting at 21.41% in March 2020 and reaching 32.22% in December 2024. This suggests that the company has been successful in managing its operating expenses and improving operational efficiency.

3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has also experienced growth, rising from 23.60% in March 2020 to 34.35% in December 2024. This indicates that Alphabet Inc has been able to increase its profitability before accounting for taxes through effective cost management and revenue growth.

4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has shown an overall positive trajectory, increasing from 20.76% in March 2020 to 28.70% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to efficiently control its expenses and generate higher profits relative to its revenue.

Overall, Alphabet Inc Class C's profitability ratios demonstrate a strong financial performance, with improvements in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin over the years.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 24.96% 24.43% 23.61% 22.67% 20.95% 19.85% 19.46% 19.53% 20.49% 21.93% 23.22% 23.07% 21.91% 20.86% 18.68% 15.19% 12.90% 11.64% 11.78% 13.02%
Return on assets (ROA) 22.24% 21.91% 21.13% 20.23% 18.34% 16.82% 15.91% 15.86% 16.42% 18.70% 20.28% 20.87% 21.16% 20.33% 18.76% 15.70% 12.60% 11.93% 11.32% 12.63%
Return on total capital 34.33% 33.63% 32.82% 31.85% 29.14% 27.86% 26.62% 26.17% 26.94% 29.99% 32.27% 33.44% 34.50% 33.21% 30.23% 25.43% 20.38% 17.72% 16.85% 18.94%
Return on equity (ROE) 30.80% 30.01% 29.15% 28.14% 26.04% 24.43% 22.82% 22.46% 23.41% 26.41% 28.20% 29.35% 30.22% 28.87% 26.49% 22.33% 18.09% 16.77% 15.21% 16.95%

Alphabet Inc Class C has shown consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has increased from 13.02% in March 2020 to 24.96% in December 2024, indicating the company's efficiency in generating operating profits from its assets.

Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) has also exhibited an upward trend, rising from 12.63% in March 2020 to 22.24% in December 2024, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.

The Return on total capital has also demonstrated positive growth, increasing from 18.94% in March 2020 to 34.33% in December 2024, highlighting Alphabet's effective utilization of both equity and debt to generate returns for its capital providers.

Moreover, the Return on equity (ROE) has shown a steady increase from 16.95% in March 2020 to 30.80% in December 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.

Overall, Alphabet Inc Class C's profitability ratios reflect its strong operational performance and efficient utilization of assets and capital to drive profitability over the analyzed period.


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Alphabet Inc Class C Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)