DIS vs VZ
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Walt Disney Company vs Verizon Communications Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | DIS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $112.52 | $44.66 |
| Market cap | $194.29B | $185.55B |
| P/E ratio | 23.2 | 11.6 |
| ROE | 8.01% | 15.84% |
| Profit margin | 8.70% | 11.64% |
| Revenue growth | 6.80% | -0.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.33% | 6.34% |
| Beta | 1.42 | 0.25 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
DIS vs VZ in plain English
- DIS and VZ are similar in size.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.6 vs 23.2).
- VZ earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 8%).
- DIS is growing revenue faster (7% vs -1%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.34% vs 1.33%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
DIS return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Walt Disney Company would be worth today.
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.