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Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS)

This page compares Alphabet (GOOGL) with T-Mobile US (TMUS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Alphabet (GOOGL) and T-Mobile US (TMUS) share the Communication Services sector but sit in different industry groups — GOOGL in Media & Entertainment and TMUS in Telecommunication Services.

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
Company NameAlphabet Inc.T-Mobile US, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & EntertainmentTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & ServicesWireless Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryInteractive Media & ServicesWireless Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization4,696.67 billion USD206.59 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateAugust 19, 2004April 19, 2007
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

GOOGL
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Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
5-Day Price Return-2.30%3.07%
13-Week Price Return28.00%-11.33%
26-Week Price Return39.16%-11.03%
52-Week Price Return129.98%-20.71%
Month-to-Date Return0.74%-2.35%
Year-to-Date Return23.85%-5.98%
10-Day Avg. Volume27.08M4.61M
3-Month Avg. Volume31.70M6.19M
3-Month Volatility34.46%27.50%
Beta1.270.33

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) at 38.98% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 17.82%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

38.98%

Max
53.39%
Q3
18.85%
Median
7.25%
Q1
-4.25%
Min
-34.48%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

17.82%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 37.92%, above its industry benchmark range, while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 11.65% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

37.92%

Max
33.60%
Q3
12.38%
Median
5.66%
Q1
-1.87%
Min
-21.01%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.65%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) at 32.69% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.86%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

32.69%

Max
32.69%
Q3
15.15%
Median
8.94%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-16.27%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.86%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
Return on Equity (TTM)38.98%17.82%
Return on Assets (TTM)27.41%4.88%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)37.92%11.65%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)32.69%19.86%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)60.37%62.66%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 1.92 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.09 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
3.45
Q3
1.93
Median
1.41
Q1
0.89
Min
0.32

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.09

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.16 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.64 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

0.16

Max
3.56
Q3
1.56
Median
0.59
Q1
0.08
Min
0.00

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.64

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 16.20, above its industry benchmark range, while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 4.78 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

16.20

Max
15.94
Q3
6.46
Median
2.12
Q1
0.10
Min
-7.25

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.78

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.921.09
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.920.92
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.161.64
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)16.204.78

Growth

Revenue Growth

Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)21.79%10.63%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)17.45%9.48%
3-Year Revenue CAGR12.51%3.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR17.15%5.24%

EPS Growth

Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)81.96%-11.93%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)48.51%-8.28%
3-Year EPS CAGR33.35%67.63%
5-Year EPS CAGR29.82%29.65%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 0.22% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.06% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.22%

Max
2.42%
Q3
1.02%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.06%

Max
9.60%
Q3
4.46%
Median
2.38%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 6.34% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 40.20% 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

6.34%

Max
40.95%
Q3
16.81%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

40.20%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.22%2.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)6.34%40.20%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Alphabet (GOOGL) at 29.36 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.50 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

29.36

Max
74.88
Q3
40.34
Median
22.59
Q1
12.33
Min
0.92

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.50

Max
45.42
Q3
24.50
Median
15.02
Q1
8.50
Min
2.02
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.27 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Alphabet (GOOGL) at 11.13 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with GOOGL higher.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

11.13

Max
9.53
Q3
4.56
Median
1.73
Q1
0.77
Min
0.16

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.27

Max
2.81
Q3
2.22
Median
1.28
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 4.14 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Alphabet (GOOGL) at 7.26 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — GOOGL carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

GOOGL

Media & Entertainment industry group

7.26

Max
10.00
Q3
4.71
Median
2.29
Q1
1.18
Min
0.20

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.14

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28
Alphabet (GOOGL) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolGOOGLTMUS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)29.3619.50
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)11.132.27
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)7.264.14
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)73.0113.12