(VZ) Verizon Communications - Ratings and Ratios
Wireless Services, Wireline Services, Broadband, Smartphones, Networking
VZ EPS (Earnings per Share)
VZ Revenue
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 | 186,108m |
| Sub-Industry | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2000-07-23 |
VZ Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 41.7% |
| Fundamental | 60.6% |
| Dividend Rating | 79.4% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -9.65% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.73 of 5 |
VZ Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 7.95% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 7.56% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 1.57% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 58.0% |
VZ Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 82.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 68.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -32.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.19% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.49 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 2.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.20 |
| Alpha | 0.10 |
| Beta | 0.629 |
| Volatility | 18.16% |
| Current Volume | 12028.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 15595.5k |
| Stop Loss | 42.8 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | 0.41 |
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 |
| (C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 30.54b / Avg Total Assets 381.22b |
| (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) 60.58
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.88% = 2.94 |
| 3. FCF Margin 14.31% = 3.58 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.46 = 1.52 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.09 = -1.89 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 4.71)% = 5.88 |
| 7. RoE 18.22% = 1.52 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 7.50% = 0.56 |
| 9. EPS Trend -40.46% = -2.02 |
What is the price of VZ shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.66%, over one month by -0.41%, over three months by +7.35% and over the past year by +7.09%.
Is Verizon Communications a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of VZ is around 45.40 USD . This means that VZ is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.69%.
Is VZ a buy, sell or hold?
- 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 | 48.6 | 10% |
| Analysts Target Price | 48.6 | 10% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 49 | 10.9% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 05:05
VZ Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.44b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 10.2651
P/E Forward = 9.1743
P/S = 1.3585
P/B = 1.8058
P/EG = 2.0856
Beta = 0.357
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 = 333.40b USD (186.11b + Debt 150.73b - CCE 3.44b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.64 (Ebit TTM 30.54b / Interest Expense TTM 6.59b)
FCF Yield = 5.88% (FCF TTM 19.61b / Enterprise Value 333.40b)
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 = 3.61 (Enterprise Value 333.40b / Book Value Of Equity 92.23b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.09% (Interest Expense 1.64b / Debt 150.73b)
Taxrate = 21.89% (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 = 4.99% (E(186.11b)/V(336.84b) * Re(8.35%)) + (D(150.73b)/V(336.84b) * Rd(1.09%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 93.94 | Cagr: 0.05%
Discount Rate = 8.35% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.18% ; FCFE base≈19.22b ; Y1≈23.25b ; Y5≈37.92b
Fair Price DCF = 144.6 (DCF Value 609.81b / Shares Outstanding 4.22b; 5y FCF grow 22.40% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -40.46 | EPS CAGR: -2.82% | SUE: 1.56 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 7.50 | Revenue CAGR: 0.28% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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