Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Verizon Communications Inc stock (VZ) is currently trading at $50.37. Verizon Communications Inc PE ratio is 12.54. Verizon Communications Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.55. Analyst consensus price target for VZ is $50.76. WallStSmart rates VZ as Hold.
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- VZ intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- VZ stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- VZ fair value vs current price
- VZ insider transactions and insider buying
- Is VZ undervalued or overvalued?
- Verizon Communications Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- VZ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- VZ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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VZ Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)
VZ trades 82% above its Graham fair value of $27.61, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, operating margin. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Key Strengths (6)
Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world
Good growth relative to its price
Strong operational efficiency: $21 kept per $100 revenue
Paying $1.55 for every $1 of annual revenue
68.87% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Areas to Watch (4)
Earnings declining -53.30%, profits shrinking
Revenue growing slowly at 2.00% annually
Fairly priced relative to book value
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.23), Price/Sales (1.55) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.10%, Operating Margin at 21.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.02) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.00%, EPS Growth at -53.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 12.40%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap, PEG Ratio) and negatives (EPS Growth, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
VZ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
VZ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.55x trades at a 21% premium to its historical average of 1.28x (72th percentile). The current valuation is 19% below its historical high of 1.91x set in Nov 2018, and 116% above its historical low of 0.72x in May 2010.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOM SERVICES
The Big Picture
Verizon Communications Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 138.2B with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.4% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow and 9.1B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Verizon Communications Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Verizon Communications Inc.
Bottom Line
Verizon Communications Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(139 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
STILLWELL, MARY-LEE SVP and Controller | Sell | -8,569 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
RUSSO, JOSEPH J. EVP&Pres-Global Networks&Tech | Sell | -9,579 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 11:34:24 AM
About Verizon Communications Inc(VZ)
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Verizon Communications Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate and a corporate component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, but is incorporated in Delaware.