Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Alphabet Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income available to all stockholders1 (in millions) | ÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 23.89 | = | 141.80 | ÷ | 5.94 | 5.94 | = | 73,795 | ÷ | 12,433,000,000 | |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 22.47 | = | 105.22 | ÷ | 4.68 | 4.68 | = | 59,972 | ÷ | 12,807,000,000 | |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 25.74 | = | 148.04 | ÷ | 5.75 | 5.75 | = | 76,033 | ÷ | 13,219,426,420 | |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 34.65 | = | 103.50 | ÷ | 2.99 | 2.99 | = | 40,269 | ÷ | 13,482,733,300 | |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 28.96 | = | 72.35 | ÷ | 2.50 | 2.50 | = | 34,343 | ÷ | 13,745,721,800 | |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 25.92 | = | 57.30 | ÷ | 2.21 | 2.21 | = | 30,736 | ÷ | 13,903,727,920 | |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 59.34 | = | 54.03 | ÷ | 0.91 | 0.91 | = | 12,662 | ÷ | 13,905,950,600 | |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 28.45 | = | 40.07 | ÷ | 1.41 | 1.41 | = | 19,478 | ÷ | 13,828,406,540 | |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 29.71 | = | 34.16 | ÷ | 1.15 | 1.15 | = | 15,826 | ÷ | 13,766,395,340 | |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 24.87 | = | 26.39 | ÷ | 1.06 | 1.06 | = | 14,444 | ÷ | 13,612,455,640 | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 30.87 | = | 29.67 | ÷ | 0.96 | 0.96 | = | 12,920 | ÷ | 13,442,033,240 | |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 23.14 | = | 18.84 | ÷ | 0.81 | 0.81 | = | 10,737 | ÷ | 13,186,528,480 | |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.97 | = | 14.20 | ÷ | 0.75 | 0.75 | = | 9,737 | ÷ | 13,005,453,200 | |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 23.60 | = | 15.61 | ÷ | 0.66 | 0.66 | = | 8,505 | ÷ | 12,860,884,200 | |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 26.00 | = | 13.33 | ÷ | 0.51 | 0.51 | = | 6,520 | ÷ | 12,719,171,640 | |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 26.67 | = | 8.94 | ÷ | 0.34 | 0.34 | = | 4,227 | ÷ | 12,611,748,280 | |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 39.48 | = | 13.24 | ÷ | 0.34 | 0.34 | = | 4,204 | ÷ | 12,535,155,520 | |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 45.31 | = | 11.21 | ÷ | 0.25 | 0.25 | = | 3,077 | ÷ | 12,438,287,920 | |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 68.72 | = | 8.47 | ÷ | 0.12 | 0.12 | = | 1,465 | ÷ | 11,889,489,000 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Alphabet Inc. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Alphabet Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 23.89 | 12.01 | 30.97 | 45.65 | 73.44 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 22.47 | 31.38 | 21.10 | 36.17 | 54.90 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 25.74 | 16.01 | 16.44 | 33.56 | 137.89 |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 34.65 | 22.37 | 25.89 | 86.39 | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 28.96 | 15.39 | 32.31 | 80.66 | 23.96 |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 25.92 | 14.11 | 21.51 | 118.55 | 13.36 |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 59.34 | 8.70 | 35.20 | 220.95 | 17.28 |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 28.45 | 20.56 | 37.05 | 328.44 | 16.65 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 29.71 | 17.78 | 84.21 | 329.54 | 23.41 |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 24.87 | 18.01 | 74.26 | 100.63 | 20.31 |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 30.87 | 21.12 | 106.36 | 215.17 | 19.83 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 23.14 | 17.05 | 1,336.24 | 537.93 | 15.18 |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.97 | 19.40 | — | 30.37 | 12.48 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 23.60 | 19.29 | — | 77.43 | 17.62 |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 26.00 | 12.59 | — | 30.14 | 17.36 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 26.67 | 14.52 | — | 25.28 | 7.83 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 39.48 | 23.46 | — | 28.85 | 12.79 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 45.31 | 32.61 | — | 31.55 | 20.22 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 68.72 | 61.12 | — | 33.57 | 19.49 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Alphabet Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Alphabet Inc. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 23.89 | 26.30 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 22.47 | 24.34 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 25.74 | 23.98 |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 34.65 | 36.25 |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 28.96 | 28.02 |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 25.92 | 22.32 |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 59.34 | 29.39 |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 28.45 | 27.71 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 29.71 | 32.13 |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 24.87 | 27.07 |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 30.87 | 30.86 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 23.14 | 22.94 |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.97 | 17.55 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 23.60 | 21.71 |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 26.00 | 20.34 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 26.67 | 16.53 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 39.48 | 25.00 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 45.31 | 32.30 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 68.72 | 41.91 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Alphabet Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Alphabet Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 23.89 | 23.85 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 22.47 | 25.39 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 25.74 | 21.07 |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 34.65 | 36.50 |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 28.96 | 24.23 |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 25.92 | 19.46 |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 59.34 | 18.11 |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 28.45 | 24.33 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 29.71 | 23.89 |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 24.87 | 26.45 |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 30.87 | 21.66 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 23.14 | 27.51 |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.97 | 24.54 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 23.60 | 16.12 |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 26.00 | 16.95 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 26.67 | 13.32 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 39.48 | 20.95 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 45.31 | 28.07 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 68.72 | 24.36 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).