Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. NVIDIA (NVDA)
This page compares Alphabet (GOOGL) with NVIDIA (NVDA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Alphabet (GOOGL) is classified in the Communication Services sector (Media & Entertainment), whereas NVIDIA (NVDA) belongs to Information Technology (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Alphabet Inc. | NVIDIA Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 4,607.99 billion USD | 5,114.02 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | August 19, 2004 | January 22, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 32.38 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 28.99 sits around the industry midpoint — NVDA has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
28.99
- Max
- 68.48
- Q3
- 37.74
- Median
- 23.45
- Q1
- 12.57
- Min
- 1.75
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
32.38
- Max
- 233.23
- Q3
- 120.67
- Median
- 67.68
- Q1
- 42.38
- Min
- 7.44
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both look expensive on sales: NVIDIA (NVDA) at 20.17 sits in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile, and Alphabet (GOOGL) at 10.91 prices even higher, above its industry range.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
10.91
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.58
- Median
- 1.49
- Q1
- 0.58
- Min
- 0.00
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
20.17
- Max
- 40.76
- Q3
- 19.42
- Median
- 9.96
- Q1
- 4.49
- Min
- 0.02
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Alphabet (GOOGL) at 9.63 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 32.62 prices even higher, above its industry range.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
9.63
- Max
- 12.86
- Q3
- 5.96
- Median
- 1.98
- Q1
- 0.78
- Min
- -3.46
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
32.62
- Max
- 27.19
- Q3
- 14.99
- Median
- 7.49
- Q1
- 3.79
- Min
- 0.26
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 28.99 | 32.38 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 10.91 | 20.17 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 9.63 | 32.62 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.61% | 0.91% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 114.29%, above its industry benchmark range, while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 38.89% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
38.89%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.20%
- Median
- 6.34%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
114.29%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 14.59%
- Median
- 5.71%
- Q1
- -6.19%
- Min
- -35.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 37.92% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 62.97% keep an unusually large share of revenue as bottom-line profit — each Net Profit Margin (TTM) clears its industry’s benchmark range.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
37.92%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.56%
- Median
- 3.37%
- Q1
- -3.41%
- Min
- -24.17%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
62.97%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.77%
- Median
- 5.83%
- Q1
- -5.69%
- Min
- -44.67%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 36.12% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 65.60% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
36.12%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.22%
- Q1
- -3.67%
- Min
- -27.39%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
65.60%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 20.61%
- Median
- 9.02%
- Q1
- -9.89%
- Min
- -54.69%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 38.89% | 114.29% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 14.64% | 52.73% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.92% | 62.97% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.12% | 65.60% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 60.37% | 74.15% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 15.09% | 65.47% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 12.51% | 100.05% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 34.45% | 66.67% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 33.34% | 204.24% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 1.92 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 3.44 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.92
- Max
- 4.37
- Q3
- 2.33
- Median
- 1.37
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
3.44
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.00
- Median
- 3.26
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.20 and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.07 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.20
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.35
- Median
- 0.53
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.07
- Max
- 1.44
- Q3
- 0.63
- Median
- 0.20
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.92 | 3.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.20 | 0.07 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.19 | -0.24 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.47% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) around its industry mid-range, while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.23% drops into the bottom quartile.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.23%
- Max
- 9.67%
- Q3
- 4.66%
- Median
- 2.41%
- Q1
- 1.22%
- Min
- 0.23%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.47%
- Max
- 2.18%
- Q3
- 1.26%
- Median
- 0.72%
- Q1
- 0.47%
- Min
- 0.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 6.41% and NVIDIA (NVDA) at 0.61% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
GOOGL
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.41%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 21.65%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NVDA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.61%
- Max
- 47.17%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.47% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 6.41% | 0.61% |
Performance & Risk
NVIDIA (NVDA) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.20, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Alphabet (GOOGL) is closer to market-like at 1.24 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | GOOGL | NVDA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 122.08% | 51.73% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 28.99% | 33.69% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 2.20 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 28.29M | 166.36M |