In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) alongside its primary competitors in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Verizon Communications Background
Verizon Communications is primarily a wireless business (it provides about 70% of service revenue and nearly all operating income). It serves about 92 million postpaid and 22 million prepaid phone customers (following the acquisition of Tracfone) via its nationwide network, making it the largest U.S. wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast, which reach about 25 million homes and businesses and serve about 8 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, often using a mixture of its own and other carriers' networks.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Verizon Communications Inc | 7.96 | 1.70 | 1.24 | 4.94% | $12.06 | $19.9 | -2.64% |
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd | 25.01 | 2.46 | 4.21 | 2.46% | $21.63 | $19.6 | 0.76% |
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk | 16.71 | 3.02 | 2.64 | 5.3% | $20330.0 | $26634.0 | 2.36% |
Telefonica Brasil SA | 18.33 | 1.20 | 1.63 | 2.13% | $5.11 | $5.66 | 7.48% |
KT Corp | 7.17 | 0.50 | 0.32 | 1.58% | $1377.46 | $4221.64 | 3.4% |
Frontier Communications Parent Inc | 35.22 | 1.12 | 1.03 | 0.21% | $0.54 | $0.88 | -0.35% |
Telecom Argentina SA | 10.37 | 1.69 | 4.33 | 2.15% | $134.1 | $245.68 | -5.61% |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | 294.14 | 1.58 | 3.65 | 0.24% | $0.02 | $0.04 | 7.35% |
IDT Corp | 23.67 | 4.32 | 0.72 | 3.89% | $0.02 | $0.09 | -6.4% |
Ooma Inc | 154.57 | 3.60 | 1.20 | 3.07% | $0.0 | $0.04 | 5.61% |
Average | 65.02 | 2.17 | 2.19 | 2.34% | $2429.88 | $3458.63 | 1.62% |