VZ vs CMCSA
By Alex · Tickerpine
Verizon Communications Inc. vs Comcast Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | VZ | CMCSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.36 | $25.16 |
| Market cap | $192.14B | $89.34B |
| P/E ratio | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| ROE | 15.79% | 11.43% |
| Profit margin | 11.78% | 9.20% |
| Revenue growth | 1.50% | -6.10% |
| Dividend yield | 6.10% | 5.25% |
| Beta | 0.26 | 0.71 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
VZ vs CMCSA in plain English
- VZ is the bigger company — about 2.2× the market cap of CMCSA.
- CMCSA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 8.0 vs 11.8).
- VZ earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 11%).
- VZ is growing revenue faster (2% vs -6%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.10% vs 5.25%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
CMCSA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Comcast Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.