VZ Verizon Communications PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Verizon Communications stock's PE ratio is 17.21. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.32 and stock price of $39.93. The PE ratio has grown by 7% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.0.
VZ PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Verizon Communications has averaged 12.65 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 17.21 is 36% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, VZ's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2015 quarter at 20.87, when the price was $48.63 and the EPS was $2.33. The lowest point was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 6.26 with a price of $47.82 and an EPS of $7.64.
Verizon Communications PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 108.22% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -56.69% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.66 | 75.35% |
| 2022 | 7.79 | -20.27% |
| 2021 | 9.77 | -28.48% |
| 2020 | 13.66 | 3.64% |
| 2019 | 13.18 | -11.84% |
| 2018 | 14.95 | 108.22% |
| 2017 | 7.18 | -56.69% |
| 2016 | 16.58 | 57.16% |
| 2015 | 10.55 | -45.42% |
| 2014 | 19.33 | 57.8% |
VZ average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of VZ is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VZ PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers AAPL and GOOGL, VZ's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than SHEN's. Verizon Communications's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 22.54.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | 3.18 | $682.53M |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 17.21 | $168.09B |
| T At&T Inc | 18.5 | $163.24B |
| SPOK Spok Holdings Inc | 21.86 | $323.55M |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 24.87 | $255.67B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 25.15 | $2.34T |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 41.65 | $3.85T |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | N/A | $3.84B |
| USM United States Cellular Corp | N/A | $5.34B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Verizon Communications's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, VZ stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.21.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Verizon Communications (VZ)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for VZ stock is 10.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Verizon Communications (VZ)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for VZ stock is 11.51.
What is the highest PE ratio for VZ?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 20.87 in the Mar 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VZ compare to its historical average?
VZ's price to earnings ratio is currently 36% above its 10-year historical average.
How is VZ's PE ratio calculated (Verizon Communications PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Verizon Communications's share price is $39.93. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.32. Therefore, Verizon Communications's PE ratio for today is 17.21. PE RATIO(17.21) = STOCK PRICE($39.93) / TTM EPS($2.32)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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