Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

Revenue growth above 20% – Exceptional top-line expansion. Warren Buffett would check if rising costs (e.g., SG&A) are still under control, ensuring profits grow alongside sales.

Gross profit growth above 20% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would verify if increasing margins accompany rising gross profit, not just revenue volume.

EBIT growth above 20% – Outstanding expansion in core profitability. Warren Buffett would confirm if operating margins also improve, not just top-line growth.

Operating income growth above 20% – Elite operational improvement. Warren Buffett would check if margin expansion accompanies this growth.

Net income growth above 25% – Exceptional bottom-line expansion. Benjamin Graham would check if accounting one-offs inflate results.

EPS growth above 25% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would double-check that it’s not solely driven by aggressive buybacks rather than real profit increases.

Diluted EPS growth above 25% – Impressive performance. Warren Buffett would confirm if major buybacks or real profit improvements drive these gains.

OCF growth above 20% – Exceptional cash generation improvement. Warren Buffett might see if the net margin also rises in tandem.

FCF growth above 20% – Very attractive to value investors. Warren Buffett would check if capital expenditures remain sensible to maintain this level.

10Y revenue/share CAGR above 15% – Exceptional long-term expansion. Warren Buffett would confirm if growth is organic, not purely from acquisitions.

5Y CAGR above 15% – Robust mid-term revenue/share growth. Warren Buffett might ensure net margins are rising alongside top-line expansions.

3Y CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term revenue/share growth. Warren Buffett would see if margins are stable, ensuring profitable expansion.

10Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Exceptional long-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would confirm if these gains hold through economic cycles.

5Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Strong mid-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would check if leverage artificially boosts earnings.

3Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would verify if it’s driven by core revenue or temporary cost reductions.

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Asset growth above 20% – Rapid expansion. Warren Buffett checks if returns justify this investment and if debt finances it unsafely.

A negative growth rate in debt means deleveraging, often positive for conservative investors. Benjamin Graham confirms it doesn’t restrict needed investments.

A big drop in R&D might boost near-term earnings but risk starving the pipeline. Benjamin Graham sees if the firm is refocusing or if future growth suffers.

Shrinking SG&A can raise profits short term, but might risk cutting key growth drivers. Benjamin Graham sees if this is sustainable.