GOOGL vs. GTM: Alphabet vs. ZoomInfo Stock Comparison
This page compares Alphabet (GOOGL) with ZoomInfo (GTM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 105.30% | -71.87% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.34% | 61.78% |
| Beta | 1.25 | 0.88 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 29.40M | 11.85M |
Company Profile
Alphabet (GOOGL) and ZoomInfo (GTM) are both classified in the Interactive Media & Services sub-industry within the broader Interactive Media & Services industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
Alphabet (GOOGL) is a mega-cap company at 4,386.27 billion USD, while ZoomInfo (GTM) is small-cap at 0.83 billion USD. The scale gap is wide enough that investor expectations, liquidity, and risk profile may differ materially.
Alphabet (GOOGL) has more than two decades of public-market history since August 19, 2004, whereas ZoomInfo (GTM) listed on June 4, 2020 and has a much shorter record to draw on.
| Profile Item | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Alphabet Inc. | ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Interactive Media & Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market Capitalization | 4,386.27 billion USD | 0.83 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | August 19, 2004 | June 4, 2020 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
ZoomInfo (GTM) at 7.03 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 27.48 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for GTM, though growth and earnings durability still matter.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
27.48
- Max
- 71.35
- Q3
- 37.05
- GOOGL
- 27.48
- Median
- 21.91
- Q1
- 11.66
- Min
- 1.74
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.03
- Max
- 71.35
- Q3
- 37.05
- Median
- 21.91
- Q1
- 11.66
- GTM
- 7.03
- Min
- 1.74
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
ZoomInfo (GTM) at 0.66 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 10.38 clears its benchmark range — GOOGL looks notably rich on sales.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
10.38
- GOOGL
- 10.38
- Max
- 8.58
- Q3
- 3.91
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.66
- Max
- 8.58
- Q3
- 3.91
- Median
- 1.48
- GTM
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
ZoomInfo (GTM) at 0.56 looks cheap against book in the lower P/B ratio quartile, while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 9.10 carries a premium in the upper quartile — a clear price-to-book gap.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
9.10
- Max
- 11.21
- GOOGL
- 9.10
- Q3
- 5.56
- Median
- 1.93
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- -2.89
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.56
- Max
- 11.21
- Q3
- 5.56
- Median
- 1.93
- Q1
- 0.82
- GTM
- 0.56
- Min
- -2.89
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 27.48 | 7.03 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 10.38 | 0.66 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 9.10 | 0.56 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.64% | 42.85% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 38.89% sits in the top ROE quartile, while ZoomInfo (GTM) at 8.12% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for GOOGL.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
38.89%
- Max
- 46.65%
- GOOGL
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 16.35%
- Median
- 6.52%
- Q1
- -4.21%
- Min
- -29.59%
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
8.12%
- Max
- 46.65%
- Q3
- 16.35%
- GTM
- 8.12%
- Median
- 6.52%
- Q1
- -4.21%
- Min
- -29.59%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 37.92% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while ZoomInfo (GTM) at 10.10% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
37.92%
- GOOGL
- 37.92%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.51%
- Median
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -3.12%
- Min
- -20.69%
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
10.10%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.51%
- GTM
- 10.10%
- Median
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -3.12%
- Min
- -20.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 36.12% and ZoomInfo (GTM) at 21.89% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
36.12%
- Max
- 41.37%
- GOOGL
- 36.12%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 8.47%
- Q1
- -3.09%
- Min
- -26.23%
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.89%
- Max
- 41.37%
- GTM
- 21.89%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 8.47%
- Q1
- -3.09%
- Min
- -26.23%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 38.89% | 8.12% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 14.64% | 2.72% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.92% | 10.10% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.12% | 21.89% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 60.37% | 86.75% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 15.09% | 2.90% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 12.51% | 4.40% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 34.45% | 375.00% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 33.34% | 33.42% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 1.92 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while ZoomInfo (GTM) at 0.69 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for GTM.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.92
- Max
- 4.23
- Q3
- 2.26
- GOOGL
- 1.92
- Median
- 1.36
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.69
- Max
- 4.23
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 1.36
- Q1
- 0.89
- GTM
- 0.69
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.20 and ZoomInfo (GTM) at 1.07 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.20
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.30
- Median
- 0.54
- GOOGL
- 0.20
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.07
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.30
- GTM
- 1.07
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.92 | 0.69 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.20 | 1.07 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.19 | 4.21 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
ZoomInfo (GTM) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Alphabet (GOOGL) reports a yield of 0.24%, ranking against industry peers normally.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.24%
- Max
- 2.67%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- GOOGL
- 0.24%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 2.67%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- GTM
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
ZoomInfo (GTM) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Alphabet (GOOGL) reports a payout of 6.41%, ranking against industry peers normally.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.41%
- Max
- 57.34%
- Q3
- 24.40%
- GOOGL
- 6.41%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
GTM
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 57.34%
- Q3
- 24.40%
- GTM
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | GTM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 6.41% | 0.00% |