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(VZ) Verizon Communications - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US92343V1044

Wireless Services, Wireline Services, Broadband, Smartphones, Networking

VZ EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.55%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -4.5%

VZ Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.28%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 7.5%

Description: VZ Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications Inc. is a global leader in providing communications, technology, and entertainment products and services to various entities. The company operates through two main segments: Verizon Consumer Group and Verizon Business Group, offering a range of services including wireless, wireline, and fiber-optic network solutions. Its diverse portfolio includes wireless services under the Verizon and TracFone brands, fixed wireless access broadband, and related equipment and devices.

From a business perspective, Verizons revenue streams are diversified across consumer and business segments, with a strong presence in the US market. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to watch include Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), churn rate, and capital expenditures as a percentage of revenue. The companys fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios, is a significant asset, providing a competitive edge in the market. Additionally, Verizons IoT services and products are expected to drive growth in the business segment.

In terms of financial health, Verizons debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio are important metrics to monitor. The companys dividend yield is also a consideration for income investors. With a market capitalization of over $177 billion, Verizon is a large-cap stock with a relatively stable outlook. Its return on equity (RoE) of 18.12% indicates a decent level of profitability.

From a valuation perspective, Verizons price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.01 and forward P/E of 9.08 suggest a relatively attractive valuation compared to its peers. Investors should also consider the companys growth prospects, including its 5G network rollout and potential opportunities in the IoT and enterprise services markets.

VZ Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	189,861m
Sub-Industry	Integrated Telecommunication Services
IPO / Inception	2000-07-23

VZ Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	16.1%
Fundamental	63.1%
Dividend Rating	70.9%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-3.94%
Analyst Rating	3.73 of 5

VZ Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	6.31%
Yield on Cost 5y	6.13%
Annual Growth 5y	1.58%
Payout Consistency	97.7%
Payout Ratio	57.7%

VZ Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	49.6%
Growth Correlation 12m	64.6%
Growth Correlation 5y	-37.4%
CAGR 5y	-0.12%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	0.00
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.21
Alpha	4.57
Beta	0.343
Volatility	17.97%
Current Volume	15811.9k
Average Volume 20d	15543.4k
Stop Loss	42.6 (-3%)
Signal	-0.56

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (18.19b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 8.22b TTM)

FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.20pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue -16.14% (prev -16.95%; Δ 0.81pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 37.10b > Net Income 18.19b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (166.46b) to EBITDA (48.72b) ratio: 3.42 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 0.64 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (4.23b) change vs 12m ago 0.17% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 46.08% (prev 46.49%; Δ -0.41pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 35.94% (prev 35.41%; Δ 0.53pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 4.64 (EBITDA TTM 48.72b / Interest Expense TTM 6.59b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.30

(A) -0.06 = (Total Current Assets 38.85b - Total Current Liabilities 60.95b) / Total Assets 383.29b

(B) 0.24 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 93.28b / Total Assets 383.29b

(D) 0.33 = Book Value of Equity 92.23b / Total Liabilities 278.92b

Total Rating: 1.30 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 63.06

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50

2. FCF Yield 5.82% = 2.91

3. FCF Margin 14.31% = 3.58

4. Debt/Equity 1.46 = 1.52

5. Debt/Ebitda 3.09 = -1.89

6. ROIC - WACC 5.27% = 6.58

7. RoE 18.22% = 1.52

8. Rev. Trend 7.50% = 0.38

9. Rev. CAGR 0.28% = 0.03

10. EPS Trend -4.49% = -0.11

11. EPS CAGR 0.55% = 0.06

What is the price of VZ shares?

As of August 29, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 43.93 with a total of 15,811,850 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.44%, over one month by +3.71%, over three months by +3.50% and over the past year by +13.05%.

Is Verizon Communications a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Verizon Communications is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 63.06 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of VZ is around 45.95 USD . This means that VZ is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.6%.

Is VZ a buy, sell or hold?

Verizon Communications has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.73. Therefor, it is recommend to hold VZ.

Strong Buy: 6
Buy: 7
Hold: 13
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the VZ price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	48.7	10.9%
Analysts Target Price	48.1	9.4%
ValueRay Target Price	49.4	12.4%

Last update: 2025-08-23 05:05

VZ Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 189.86b (189.86b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.44b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 10.4721
P/E Forward = 9.5877
P/S = 1.3858
P/B = 1.8434
P/EG = 2.1789
Beta = 0.362
Revenue TTM = 137.00b USD
EBIT TTM = 30.54b USD
EBITDA TTM = 48.72b USD
Long Term Debt = 123.93b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 26.80b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 150.73b USD (Calculated: Short Term 26.80b + Long Term 123.93b)
Net Debt = 166.46b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 337.15b USD (189.86b + Debt 150.73b - CCE 3.44b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.64 (Ebit TTM 30.54b / Interest Expense TTM 6.59b)
FCF Yield = 5.82% (FCF TTM 19.61b / Enterprise Value 337.15b)
FCF Margin = 14.31% (FCF TTM 19.61b / Revenue TTM 137.00b)
Net Margin = 13.28% (Net Income TTM 18.19b / Revenue TTM 137.00b)
Gross Margin = 46.08% ((Revenue TTM 137.00b - Cost of Revenue TTM 73.87b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.66 (Enterprise Value 337.15b / Book Value Of Equity 92.23b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.09% (Interest Expense 1.64b / Debt 150.73b)
Taxrate = 21.89% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 5.03b / 22.98b)
NOPAT = 23.85b (EBIT 30.54b * (1 - 21.89%))
Current Ratio = 0.64 (Total Current Assets 38.85b / Total Current Liabilities 60.95b)
Debt / Equity = 1.46 (Debt 150.73b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 103.06b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.09 (Net Debt 166.46b / EBITDA 48.72b)
Debt / FCF = 7.69 (Debt 150.73b / FCF TTM 19.61b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 99.84b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.75% (Net Income 18.19b, Total Assets 383.29b )
RoE = 18.22% (Net Income TTM 18.19b / Total Stockholder Equity 99.84b)
RoCE = 13.65% (Ebit 30.54b / (Equity 99.84b + L.T.Debt 123.93b))
RoIC = 9.70% (NOPAT 23.85b / Invested Capital 245.91b)
WACC = 4.43% (E(189.86b)/V(340.59b) * Re(7.28%)) + (D(150.73b)/V(340.59b) * Rd(1.09%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.35%
Discount Rate = 7.28% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 81.16% ; FCFE base≈19.22b ; Y1≈23.25b ; Y5≈37.92b
Fair Price DCF = 153.5 (DCF Value 647.12b / Shares Outstanding 4.22b; 5y FCF grow 22.40% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 7.50 | Revenue CAGR: 0.28%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 3.19
EPS Correlation: -4.49 | EPS CAGR: 0.55%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 80.67

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