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GOOG vs META

Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock vs Meta Platforms Inc. Class A Common Stock. Side-by-side ACCE scores, valuation, profitability, and growth.

ACCE scores
GOOG
META
Composite score
Out of 100
75
63
Growth
88
52
Value
56
55
Quality
100
96
Momentum
54
49
Valuation
GOOG
META
Price
317.28
642.62
Market cap
3.92T
1.65T
Trailing P/E
16.09
22.14
Forward P/E
21.79
22.08
EV / EBITDA
12.25
17.08
Dividend yield
0.3%
0.0%
Profitability
GOOG
META
ROE
48.7%
29.8%
Net margin
54.8%
29.8%
Debt / equity
0.14
0.39
Free cash flow
73.27B
46.11B
Growth
GOOG
META
Revenue growth (YoY)
24.2%
28.0%
Earnings growth (YoY)
2.9%
-13.4%
Analyst target
422.15
843.48
ACCE verdict

$META takes the win with superior valuation metrics and stronger revenue momentum.

$META trades at a compelling PE of 22.42 versus $GOOG's 30.13, while its forward PE of 17.05 significantly undercuts $GOOG's 27.52. The valuation gap widens further with $META's EV/EBITDA of 14.38 compared to $GOOG's 29.50. $META also delivers stronger top-line growth at 33.1% revenue growth versus $GOOG's 21.8%.

$GOOG counters with exceptional profitability metrics, posting a 38.9% ROE and 37.9% net margin that edge out $META's 32.9% ROE and 32.8% margin. $GOOG also generated superior earnings growth of 82.0% versus $META's 62.4%. However, $GOOG carries higher leverage with a D/E ratio of 20.03 compared to $META's more conservative 35.61.

The ACCE composite scores favor $META at 84 versus $GOOG's 72, with $META earning a perfect 100 growth score. While both companies demonstrate strong fundamentals, $META's attractive valuation combined with robust revenue acceleration makes it the better pick for investors seeking growth at a reasonable price.

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