Is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Undervalued or Overvalued?

Trailing-twelve-month multiples vs Communication Services sector peers in our coverage

Insufficient Data TTM fundamentals · sector averages from covered peers

We don’t have enough peer data to compute a reliable sector comparison for VZ right now.

VZ has negative trailing-twelve-month earnings, so a P/E ratio isn't meaningful — we compare on price-to-sales instead.

The Numbers

P/E (TTM)

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Sector avg: 23.0×

P/S (TTM)

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Sector avg: 5.9×

Market Cap

$188.80B

EPS (TTM): —

Revenue (TTM)

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Net income: —

Communication Services Peer Comparison

How VZ's multiples stack up against sector peers we cover. Click any peer for its own valuation breakdown.

Stock	Price	P/E (TTM)	P/S (TTM)	Market Cap
VZ This page	$44.77	—	—	$188.80B
GOOGL Alphabet Inc.	$345.53	32.0×	10.4×	$4.18T
META Meta Platforms Inc.	$722.87	30.8×	9.1×	$1.83T
NFLX Netflix Inc.	$70.88	28.0×	6.6×	$299.27B
DIS The Walt Disney Company	$111.61	16.4×	2.1×	$197.72B
T AT&T Inc.	$23.60	7.8×	1.3×	$165.21B

Is the Multiple Justified?

October 11, 2026

Verizon Communications, despite the provided negative TTM earnings, reported positive EPS of $1.30 in Q2 2026, exceeding analyst estimates. The company's substantial total debt, reported at $188.45 billion as of June 2026, and $165.2 billion as of October 2026, remains a significant factor influencing its financial profile. Verizon is focused on driving mobility and broadband service revenue growth, with recent increases in postpaid phone and broadband net additions. The company is also strategically expanding into AI infrastructure connectivity. The telecommunications sector faces intense competition and potential disruption from emerging technologies, which could impact future revenue streams and overall valuation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is VZ overvalued or undervalued?

We don't have enough peer data to compute a sector comparison for VZ right now.

What does the P/E ratio tell you?

Price-to-earnings compares a company's share price with its per-share profits. A higher multiple means investors pay more per dollar of earnings — often for faster expected growth — while a lower one can signal slower growth or higher perceived risk.

Why compare against the sector average?

Valuation multiples vary structurally between industries — software typically trades richer than banks or energy. Comparing VZ with its own Communication Services peers is more informative than comparing against the whole market.

Is a cheap stock automatically a good buy?

No. A discount can be justified by weak growth or elevated risk (a "value trap"), and a premium can be earned by quality and consistency. Valuation is one input — pair it with the fundamentals and the AI context on this page.

Methodology

Multiples are computed from trailing-twelve-month fundamentals (from company filings) and the latest share price: P/E is price ÷ diluted EPS, and P/S is market cap ÷ revenue. Sector averages use the Communication Services names in our 50-stock coverage with positive earnings — a deliberately like-for-like, if imperfect, benchmark.

Stocks with negative trailing earnings are compared on price-to-sales instead. Multiples update with prices and fundamentals; AI context refreshes weekly.

Not Financial Advice

This page is for education and information only. Indicators are mechanical calculations, AI commentary can contain errors, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a qualified financial advisor. See our full disclaimer.

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