GOOGL 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 | GOOGL | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $337.39 | $46.54 |
| Market cap | $4.12T | $194.33B |
| P/E ratio | 25.7 | 11.4 |
| ROE | 38.88% | 17.20% |
| Profit margin | 37.92% | 12.46% |
| Revenue growth | 21.80% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.26% | 6.08% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 0.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GOOGL vs VZ in plain English
- GOOGL is the bigger company — about 21.2× the market cap of VZ.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.4 vs 25.7).
- GOOGL earns a higher return on equity (39% vs 17%).
- GOOGL is growing revenue faster (22% vs 3%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.08% vs 0.26%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GOOGL 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.