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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.

GOOG
Alphabet Inc. Class C Capital Stock
Communication Services
META
Meta Platforms Inc. Class A Common Stock
Communication Services
Price
382.44
614.41
Market cap
4.77T
1.56T
ACCE scores
Composite score
Out of 100
72
84
Growth
88
100
Value
28
55
Quality
100
96
Momentum
-
-
Valuation
Trailing P/E
30.13
22.42
Forward P/E
27.52
17.05
EV / EBITDA
29.50
14.38
Dividend yield
22.0%
34.0%
Profitability
ROE
38.9%
32.9%
Net margin
37.9%
32.8%
Debt / equity
20.03
35.61
Free cash flow
27.47B
25.56B
Growth
Revenue growth (YoY)
21.8%
33.1%
Earnings growth (YoY)
82.0%
62.4%
Analyst target
411.25
826.69
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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