Why is Google "worth" more than Yahoo?

Discussion in 'Yahoo' started by mnymkr, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. #1
    It seems that Yahoo has more diversification and is on top of every major trend in the online world. I really do not understand why their stock is so much lower than googles.
     
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  2. digiseek

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    There are many factors that will affect the stock price.
     
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  3. ArcticPro

    ArcticPro Banned

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    Google has grown faster than Yahoo to earn about the same in less time. Stock people look for growth.
     
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  4. Wal-Martian

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    Literally the bottom line.

    Google makes more money than Yahoo!
     
    Wal-Martian, Aug 31, 2006 IP
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    dhruv37 Well-Known Member

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    I think because traffic on google is double than yahooo.....
     
    dhruv37, Aug 31, 2006 IP
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    I thought yahoo is rank #1 in alexa :confused:
     
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  7. Bundy

    Bundy Active Member

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    Alexa has separate rank for Google's com, co.uk, etc...
     
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    clenard Active Member

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    That doesn't have anything to do with their stock prices... their 5-year outlook and having their hands in everything is what has made them who they are.
     
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  9. Shah Bandar

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    Exactly~! Its not only the traffic is double but also the quality of the results. From the admin point of view, it is not easy to be ranked well on Google and for that reason it is more challenging, something that is not easy to get will normally worth more than anything else (and of course the ROI is great too!!!). In user point of view, they will be happy to find what they are looking for without clicking too much. Anyway, there is actually too many reasons why Google is more worthy than Yahoo.
     
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  10. kirby009

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    google is adding more to the web them yahoo. yahoo just deals with the basics.
     
    kirby009, Sep 6, 2006 IP
  11. FlyingBear

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    that's not really true. google is a search engine. yahoo and MSN are more like a portal than search engine. google put their hands in so many things, and is supposed to bring more profit.

    Bear
     
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  12. Technomaniac

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    I personnaly feel that although Yahoo is much more than a Search Engine, but Google is very rapidly getting into a lot many things and with much enhanced quality of service. just take the example of GMail. Yahoo mail is no match for GMail.
     
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    Moreover, the Google Talk beta is also an innovation that requires you no other stand-alone messenger software to install, but you can chat from the same browser window. They are making the most of the new AJAX technology which is making wonders on the web development scene these days. So all these innovations are gonna attract much more traffic to Google and that means much more $$$$. Simple
     
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    Knowledge and simplicity what man kind seek for!.. google simply has it and others don't
    that's why yahoo sucks.. its not about $$$$
    If you are successful enough..and can deliver what human whats $$$$ automatically kisses you ass...
     
    love_bug, Sep 9, 2006 IP
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    1) they are making money like there is no tomorrow

    2) google Technology is better.

    3) cost per $ made is less for google and so, the profit margin is higher.

    Thanks
     
    stock_post, Sep 13, 2006 IP
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    1. google is more profitable
    2. people (stock owners / buyers) believe it's going to make more
     
    MaverickConcepts, Sep 14, 2006 IP
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    Yahoo | 2005 results
    Total Revenue: 5.2 Billion USD
    Gross Profit: 3.1 Billion USD

    Yahoo | 2004 results
    Total Revenue: 3.5 Billion USD
    Gross Profit: 2.2 Billion USD

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    Google | 2005 results
    Total Revenue: 6.1 Billion USD
    Gross Profit: 3.5 Billion USD

    Google | 2004 results
    Total Revenue: 3.1 Billion USD
    Gross Profit: 1.7 Billion USD
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    Google Market Cap/worth: $123 Billion
    Yahoo Market Cap/worth: $34 Billion

    You can see that both companies made similar profits in 2005, so why is Google valued nearly 4x more than Yahoo. The simple answer is growth. The fund managers/investment banks who are holding onto GOOGLE stock actually believe that in a few years, their revenues will quadtriple or more. This is why its worth 4x more than Yahoo's stock.

    Most stock buyers look for growth when buying stocks. Look at Google's revenue and profit from just 1 year ago, you can see they have basically doubled their revenue and profit. Yahoo is more established and been in the search game way longer than Google, but look at how fast Google is catching up to them and has surpassed them in earnings.This is why they're currently worth much more than Yahoo.

    *Reference:
    http://finance.google.com/finance?q=YHOO
    http://finance.google.com/finance?q=GOOG
     
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  18. Ibn Juferi

    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    Google is the Name of the Game.

    - MENJ
     
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    Google is "it" for now. Maybe different later but, not at this point in time. ;)
     
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    Its because Yahoo doesn't index my site
     
    emz, Sep 27, 2006 IP