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Competitive view
VZ vs. two close competitors
This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.
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Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
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Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
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Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
VZ
$201.91B
Verizon Communications
NFLX
$305.51B
Netflix
T
$169.73B
AT&T
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
VZ
12.6x
Verizon Communications
NFLX
23.1x
Netflix
T
8.2x
AT&T
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
VZ
9.2x
Verizon Communications
NFLX
19.2x
Netflix
T
9.6x
AT&T
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
VZ
-0.7%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
13.4%
Netflix
T
2.3%
AT&T
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
VZ
-22.0%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
11.1%
Netflix
T
6.2%
AT&T
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
VZ
21.0%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
33.4%
Netflix
T
24.8%
AT&T
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
VZ
59.4%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
49.1%
Netflix
T
59.7%
AT&T
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
VZ
11.6%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
28.2%
Netflix
T
16.9%
AT&T
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
VZ
15.8%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
49.5%
Netflix
T
18.3%
AT&T
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
VZ
9.3%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
8.3%
Netflix
T
6.0%
AT&T
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
VZ
179.15x
Verizon Communications
NFLX
55.24x
Netflix
T
129.05x
AT&T
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
VZ
0.60x
Verizon Communications
NFLX
1.14x
Netflix
T
0.97x
AT&T
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
VZ
0.24
Verizon Communications
NFLX
1.52
Netflix
T
0.42
AT&T
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
VZ
5.9%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
—
Netflix
T
4.5%
AT&T
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
VZ
5.9%
Verizon Communications
NFLX
29.3%
Netflix
T
15.9%
AT&T