Google (GOOGL) stock currently trades near $402. Based on an expected 2026 EPS of $14.22, the stock carries a forward P/E multiple of 28x. This multiple represents a 35% premium over its five-year historical average forward P/E of 21x. Comparatively, Google stock sits between Microsoft (MSFT) at 24x and Amazon (AMZN) at 31x, while remaining more expensive than Meta Platforms (META) at 19x. (See Google's valuation comparison with its peers). The critical insight is structural. The 153% stock surg