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9/9 Score

Alphabet Inc.

Analysis Date: February 17, 2026

Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 35.0%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 21.8%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 12.3%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 3.6%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -1.6%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 59.7%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Technology

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.17x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 268.9%

Analysis Summary

This is a promising picture. The company demonstrates excellent returns on capital, a sign of strong operational efficiency and a wide economic moat that seems to be holding up well. Its financial foundation appears sturdy with manageable debt levels, making it a compelling business to consider for the long haul.

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