| Company name | Google Inc |
| Stock ticker | GOOG |
| Live stock price | [stckqut]GOOG[/stckqut] |
| P/E compared to competitors | Good |
MANAGEMENT EXECUTION
| Employee productivity | Fair |
| Sales growth | Good |
| EPS growth | Good |
| P/E growth | Poor |
| EBIT growth | Good |
ANALYSIS
| Confident Investor Rating | Good |
| Target stock price (TWCA growth scenario) | $1349.35 |
| Target stock price (averages with growth) | $1757.36 |
| Target stock price (averages with no growth) | $1269.54 |
| Target stock price (manual assumptions) | $1138.96 |
The following company description is from Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=goog
Google Inc. (Google) is a global technology company focused on improving the ways people connect with information. The Company generates revenue primarily by delivering online advertising. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s business was focused on areas, such as search, advertising, operating systems and platforms, and enterprise. Businesses use its AdWords program to promote their products and services with targeted advertising. In addition, the third parties that comprise the Google Network use its AdSense program to deliver relevant advertisements that generate revenue. In May 2012, Google acquired Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. As of January 2012, over 90 million people had joined Google+. n April 2013, Google Inc acquired Wavii. In May 2013, Google Inc acquired an undisclosed minority stake in LendingClub Corp. In May 2013, Google Inc acquired Makani Power.
Confident Investor comments: At this price and at this time, I think that a Confident Investor can confidently invest in this stock.
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