GOOGL FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 33% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 154h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 1.7% means Alphabet generates free cash flow—cash left after operating costs and capital spending—equal to 1.7% of its share price, a lower return than a typical stock in its sector.
Sector Performance
33th percentileGOOGL
1.8%
Sector Median
2.4%
Sector Avg
1.8%
Prior Period
1.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 1.7% means Alphabet generates free cash flow—cash left after operating costs and capital spending—equal to 1.7% of its share price, a lower return than a typical stock in its sector.
The sector median is 2.4%, placing Alphabet at the 33rd percentile among Communication Services peers, so it trails most of them on this cash-flow-to-price measure. The trend is not available: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no data on whether this yield is improving or deteriorating. A below-median yield combined with no trend information suggests the stock is priced at a level that offers modest
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GOOGL?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does GOOGL's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
GOOGL's FCF Yield of 1.8% compares to a Communication Services sector median of 2.4%, placing it in the 33th percentile.
Who are GOOGL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Communication Services peers by FCF Yield include: NFLX (3.0%), META (3.1%), TWTR (-0.6%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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GOOGL
1.8%
Sector Median
2.4%
Sector Avg
1.8%
How GOOGL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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