Communication Services🟠 Slightly Overvalued

Verizon Communications Inc.VZ

$51.12β–² 24.6% (52w)

Pipeline data updated: March 20, 2026. Prices may not reflect real-time market values.

πŸ“ Graham Intrinsic Value

Current Price
$51.12
Intrinsic Value
$47.57
Overvalued By
7.5%

⚠️ Potentially overvalued β€” trading $3.55 above intrinsic value

How is this calculated? β–Ύ

The Graham Number is √(22.5 Γ— EPS Γ— Book Value per Share). It was developed by Benjamin Graham β€” the father of value investing and Warren Buffett's mentor. A stock trading below its Graham Number has a "margin of safety," meaning you're buying a dollar's worth of value for less than a dollar. The 33% rule of thumb: Graham preferred buying at 2/3 of intrinsic value (a 33% margin of safety).

🏷️ Plain-English Value Verdict

🟠Slightly Overvalued

Trading modestly above Graham intrinsic value of $47.57. The stock may still be attractive if you're buying quality for the long term.

⚠️ This is a mathematical estimate, not financial advice. Always do your own research.

πŸ“Š Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
12.6x
What does this mean? β–Ύ

Price-to-Earnings: how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. Lower generally = cheaper. S&P 500 average is ~22x. Below 15x is often considered undervalued; above 30x requires strong growth to justify.

P/B Ratio
2.02x
What does this mean? β–Ύ

Price-to-Book: compares stock price to net asset value. Below 1.0 means you're buying assets for less than their accounting value β€” a classic Graham signal. Above 3–4x suggests the market expects significant intangible value.

Dividend Yield
5.54%
$2.73/share/yr
What does this mean? β–Ύ

Annual dividend payments as a % of stock price. A 4% yield means $4 in annual income per $100 invested. Compare to the 10-yr Treasury yield (~4.5%) as the benchmark for 'worth it' income.

Graham Number
$47.57
What does this mean? β–Ύ

Benjamin Graham's formula: √(22.5 Γ— EPS Γ— Book Value). It estimates fair value. If the current price is below this number, the stock has a 'margin of safety' β€” one of the cornerstones of value investing.

Margin of Safety
-7.5%
What does this mean? β–Ύ

How far below intrinsic value the stock is trading. +30% means the stock is 30% cheaper than its calculated fair value β€” a large cushion against being wrong. Negative = trading above intrinsic value.

Market Cap
$211.5B
What does this mean? β–Ύ

Total market value of all shares. Large-cap ($10B+) = stability. Mid-cap ($2–10B) = growth potential. Small-cap (<$2B) = higher risk/reward. Bigger doesn't always mean better.

Beta
0.28
What does this mean? β–Ύ

Measures volatility vs. the market. 1.0 = moves with the market. Above 1.0 = amplified swings (higher risk/reward). Below 1.0 = more stable than the market (defensive). Negative beta = moves opposite to market (rare).

πŸ“‹ Detailed Fundamentals

Payout Ratio% of earnings paid as dividends. Under 60% is generally sustainable50.4%
5-Yr Avg Div YieldHistorical context for current yield6.06%
Debt / EquityFinancial leverage. Higher D/E = more debt risk130.0x
Safety ScoreComposite safety score from pipeline (beta, payout, debt)71/100
SectorCommunication Services

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is VZ's intrinsic value?β–Ύ
Based on the Graham Number formula (√(22.5 Γ— EPS Γ— Book Value)), VZ's intrinsic value is estimated at $47.57. The current price of $51.12 is above this estimate, suggesting the stock is potentially overvalued by this measure. Note: intrinsic value is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Is VZ overvalued right now?β–Ύ
Slightly Overvalued: Trading modestly above Graham intrinsic value of $47.57. The stock may still be attractive if you're buying quality for the long term. As of our last pipeline update (March 20, 2026), VZ traded at $51.12. Our Graham Number estimate is $47.57. Markets change daily β€” always check current prices before making investment decisions.
What is VZ's P/E ratio?β–Ύ
VZ's trailing P/E ratio is 12.6x. The S&P 500 historically trades around 15–25x earnings. A P/E below 15x often indicates value territory.
Does VZ pay a dividend?β–Ύ
Yes β€” VZ currently yields 5.54% annually ($2.73 per share). The payout ratio is 50% (looks sustainable). The 5-year average yield is 6.06%, so current yield is below its historical average.
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Data sourced from Yahoo Finance via pipeline. Last updated: March 20, 2026.

This is not financial advice. Intrinsic value calculations are estimates based on historical data and formulas. Always do your own research before investing.