Verizon Communications Inc PEG Ratio

Data as of August 04, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Verizon Communications Inc's PEG ratio of 1.61 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.

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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Verizon Communications Inc, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.

Sector Comparison

Among Telecommunication names on our S&P 100 coverage, Verizon Communications Inc's PEG ratio of 1.61 can be compared with peers such as TMUS (0.79), T (0.87), CMCSA (-1.46). 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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