GOOG vs VZ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Alphabet Inc. vs Verizon Communications Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GOOG | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $342.37 | $46.98 |
| Market cap | $4.19T | $195.19B |
| P/E ratio | 17.2 | 12.3 |
| ROE | 48.68% | 15.84% |
| Profit margin | 54.77% | 11.64% |
| Revenue growth | 24.20% | -0.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.26% | 5.99% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 0.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GOOG vs VZ in plain English
- GOOG is the bigger company — about 21.5× the market cap of VZ.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.3 vs 17.2).
- GOOG earns a higher return on equity (49% vs 16%).
- GOOG is growing revenue faster (24% vs -1%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (5.99% vs 0.26%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GOOG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Alphabet Inc. 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.