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 | $46.54 | $23.17 |
| Market cap | $194.33B | $82.77B |
| P/E ratio | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| ROE | 17.20% | 20.92% |
| Profit margin | 12.46% | 15.00% |
| Revenue growth | 2.90% | 5.30% |
| Dividend yield | 6.08% | 5.70% |
| Beta | 0.22 | 0.66 |
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 2.3× the market cap of CMCSA.
- CMCSA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 4.5 vs 11.4).
- CMCSA earns a higher return on equity (21% vs 17%).
- CMCSA is growing revenue faster (5% vs 3%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.08% vs 5.70%).
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.