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 | $46.98 | $25.47 |
| Market cap | $195.19B | $90.38B |
| P/E ratio | 12.3 | 8.2 |
| ROE | 15.84% | 11.49% |
| Profit margin | 11.64% | 8.97% |
| Revenue growth | -0.70% | -1.20% |
| Dividend yield | 5.99% | 5.15% |
| Beta | 0.23 | 0.65 |
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 8.2 vs 12.3).
- VZ earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 11%).
- VZ is growing revenue faster (-1% vs -1%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (5.99% vs 5.15%).
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.