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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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.