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 | $292.52 | $46.36 |
| Market cap | $3.60T | $192.14B |
| P/E ratio | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| ROE | 44.29% | 15.79% |
| Profit margin | 50.03% | 11.78% |
| Revenue growth | 24.70% | 1.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.30% | 6.10% |
| Beta | 1.23 | 0.26 |
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 18.7× the market cap of VZ.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 15.3).
- GOOG earns a higher return on equity (44% vs 16%).
- GOOG is growing revenue faster (25% vs 2%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.10% vs 0.30%).
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.