Verizon Communications Inc. EV/EBITDA

Data as of June 01, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Verizon Communications Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 7.7 is on the lower side versus many large-cap peers — context still depends on growth and leverage.

About Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Telecom Services. With a market capitalization of about $199.63B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.

Shares recently traded near $47.81, within a 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68 (-7.5% from the high, +24.5% from the low). Beta of 0.22 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.

Trailing profit margin is about 12.5%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.

Understanding This Metric

EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Verizon Communications Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Communication Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.

Using This Number in Practice

Near 7.70x EV/EBITDA, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) carries a relatively low EV/EBITDA multiple, which may reflect cyclical trough EBITDA, higher perceived risk, or a cash-generative mature profile. Enterprise value of about $393.47B and EBITDA near $51.10B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.

Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the VZ metrics hub for related valuation pages.

Sector Comparison

Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Verizon Communications Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 7.70 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), META (14.74). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.

Key Takeaways

• VZ is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.22 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
• Trailing profit margin of 12.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.

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