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 | $320.21 | $44.66 |
| Market cap | $3.92T | $185.55B |
| P/E ratio | 16.1 | 11.6 |
| ROE | 48.68% | 15.84% |
| Profit margin | 54.77% | 11.64% |
| Revenue growth | 24.20% | -0.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.27% | 6.34% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.25 |
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 21.1× the market cap of VZ.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.6 vs 16.1).
- GOOGL earns a higher return on equity (49% vs 16%).
- GOOGL is growing revenue faster (24% vs -1%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.34% vs 0.27%).
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.