Verizon Communications Inc.(VZ) 종목 분석 — 적정가치·리스크·해자 평가

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock price is $45.98 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices.

Verizon Communications Inc. has a market capitalization of $193.93B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.

Verizon Communications Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Telecom Services industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol VZ.

Based on our valuation model, Verizon Communications Inc. trades 8.8% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.

• FairValueLabs Fair Value: $42.24
• Current Price: $45.98
• Valuation Zone: Fairly Valued

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for Verizon Communications Inc. is $51.58, implying upside of 12.2% from the current price.

• Analyst High Target: $71.00
• Analyst Low Target: $44.00

Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.

Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for Verizon Communications Inc.:

• Revenue growth (current year est.): 4.4%
• EPS growth (current year est.): 4.3%
• Revenue growth (next year est.): 1.3%
• EPS growth (next year est.): 7.0%

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:

• Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 11.3x
• Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 8.8x
• FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 9.6x

Verizon Communications Inc. has a beta of 0.27, meaning it is less volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.

Verizon Communications Inc.'s balance sheet shows:

• Total Cash: $19.05B
• Total Debt: $184.81B
• Net Cash Position: $-165.77B

A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.

Verizon Communications Inc. generated $17.24B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $37.14B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.

Yes, Verizon Communications Inc. pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:

• Dividend Yield: 5.9%
• Payout Ratio: 50.4%
• Consecutive Years Paid: 43
• 5-Year Dividend Growth: -11.1%
• FairValueLabs Safety Grade: B

Verizon Communications Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 1.28, placing it in the distress zone (below 1.8) — elevated bankruptcy risk. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.

Verizon Communications Inc. scores 3.3/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:

• ROIC Stability: 3/5
• Gross Margin Trend: 4/5
• Switching Costs: 3/5

A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.

Verizon Communications Inc.'s return on equity is 17.1%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.

VZ shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:

1. Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
2. Search for ticker symbol VZ
3. Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares

This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.

FairValueLabs classifies Verizon Communications Inc. as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.

The current CEO of Verizon Communications Inc. is Mr. Daniel H. Schulman.

Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:

• Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $4.06
• Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $5.25
• Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $4.91
• Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $5.25