Verizon Communications Inc PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
11.91
Stock Price
$47.36
EPS (TTM)
$3.84
Forward PE
8.96
How It's Calculated
11.91 = $47.36 ÷ $3.84
What This Means
Verizon Communications Inc's PE ratio of 11.9 is below the market average, which may suggest the stock is undervalued — or that investors expect slower growth ahead.
About Verizon Communications Inc
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) operates in the Telecommunication sector, specifically in Telecommunication. With a market capitalization of about $191.59B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $47.36, within a 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68 (-8.4% from the high, +23.4% from the low). Beta of 0.24 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 11.6%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Verizon Communications Inc, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Telecommunication names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Telecommunication names on our S&P 100 coverage, Verizon Communications Inc's PE ratio of 11.91 can be compared with peers such as TMUS (17.54), T (7.39), CMCSA (7.59). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Telecommunication stocks.
Key Takeaways
- VZ is grouped in the Telecommunication sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.24 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 11.6% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VZ's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Verizon Communications Inc. A trailing PE of 11.91 means the market is pricing the stock at 11.91 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Telecommunication peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 11.91 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Telecommunication names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as T (7.39), CMCSA (7.59), TMUS (17.54) offer context. VZ's PE of 11.91 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes VZ metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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