GOOGL vs. LLY: Alphabet vs. Eli Lilly Stock Comparison
This page compares Alphabet (GOOGL) with Eli Lilly (LLY) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 105.30% | 40.51% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.34% | 38.09% |
| Beta | 1.25 | 0.51 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 29.40M | 3.19M |
Company Profile
Alphabet (GOOGL) is classified in the Communication Services sector (Media & Entertainment), whereas Eli Lilly (LLY) belongs to Health Care (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
| Profile Item | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Alphabet Inc. | Eli Lilly and Company |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Health Care |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Pharmaceuticals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Pharmaceuticals |
| Market Capitalization | 4,386.27 billion USD | 1,010.34 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | August 19, 2004 | June 1, 1972 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 27.48 and Eli Lilly (LLY) at 40.32 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
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
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
40.32
- Max
- 77.14
- Q3
- 43.78
- LLY
- 40.32
- Median
- 24.68
- Q1
- 15.27
- Min
- 1.70
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Eli Lilly (LLY) at 13.98 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
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
13.98
- Max
- 55.38
- Q3
- 24.42
- LLY
- 13.98
- Median
- 6.98
- Q1
- 3.30
- Min
- 0.01
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Alphabet (GOOGL) at 9.10 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Eli Lilly (LLY) at 32.45 prices even higher, above its industry range.
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
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
32.45
- LLY
- 32.45
- Max
- 13.23
- Q3
- 6.38
- Median
- 3.46
- Q1
- 1.64
- Min
- -5.17
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 27.48 | 40.32 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 10.38 | 13.98 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 9.10 | 32.45 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.64% | 0.91% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both companies show strong equity returns, but Eli Lilly (LLY) at 107.46% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Alphabet (GOOGL) at 38.89% also sits in the top quartile.
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%
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
107.46%
- LLY
- 107.46%
- Max
- 101.32%
- Q3
- 2.92%
- Median
- -31.26%
- Q1
- -62.68%
- Min
- -158.89%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 37.92% and Eli Lilly (LLY) at 34.99% keep an unusually large share of revenue as bottom-line profit — each net margin clears its industry’s benchmark range.
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%
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
34.99%
- LLY
- 34.99%
- Max
- 12.76%
- Q3
- 4.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -2.26%
- Min
- -11.53%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 36.12% and Eli Lilly (LLY) at 49.39% 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%
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
49.39%
- Max
- 100.30%
- LLY
- 49.39%
- Q3
- 4.40%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -131.52%
- Min
- -333.43%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 38.89% | 107.46% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 14.64% | 20.74% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.92% | 34.99% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.12% | 49.39% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 60.37% | 82.83% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 15.09% | 44.70% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 12.51% | 31.69% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 34.45% | 95.99% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 33.34% | 51.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 1.92 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Eli Lilly (LLY) at 1.50 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for LLY.
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
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.50
- Max
- 24.81
- Q3
- 11.75
- Median
- 5.57
- Q1
- 2.69
- LLY
- 1.50
- Min
- 0.23
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.20 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Eli Lilly (LLY) at 1.39 uses more debt funding than most peers.
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
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.39
- Max
- 1.60
- LLY
- 1.39
- Q3
- 0.68
- Median
- 0.15
- Q1
- 0.02
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.92 | 1.50 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.20 | 1.39 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.19 | 1.05 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.24% pays an industry-typical yield; Eli Lilly (LLY) at 0.61% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.
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%
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.61%
- LLY
- 0.61%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Alphabet (GOOGL) at 6.41% keeps its payout in the industry’s typical band, while Eli Lilly (LLY) at 22.13% pays out more than any of its peers — the most stretched cover in its group.
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%
LLY
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
22.13%
- LLY
- 22.13%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | GOOGL | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.61% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 6.41% | 22.13% |