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América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ)

This page compares América Móvil (AMX) with Verizon (VZ) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

América Móvil (AMX) and Verizon (VZ) both fall under the Telecommunication Services industry group, but AMX is classified in Wireless Telecommunication Services while VZ is classified in Diversified Telecommunication Services.

Verizon (VZ) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while América Móvil (AMX) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolAMXVZ
Company NameAmérica Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.Verizon Communications Inc.
Country/RegionMexicoUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication ServicesTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryWireless Telecommunication ServicesIntegrated Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization80.38 billion USD199.34 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateFebruary 12, 2001November 21, 1983
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Historical Performance

AMX
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América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
5-Day Price Return-0.56%-2.44%
13-Week Price Return14.67%-4.59%
26-Week Price Return8.76%17.34%
52-Week Price Return38.30%6.30%
Month-to-Date Return-0.09%-2.64%
Year-to-Date Return24.91%14.80%
10-Day Avg. Volume39.57M19.29M
3-Month Avg. Volume53.26M29.20M
3-Month Volatility28.44%20.40%
Beta0.950.22

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

América Móvil (AMX) at 18.02% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Verizon (VZ) at 16.68%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.02%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.68%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Verizon (VZ) at 12.46% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of América Móvil (AMX) at 9.23%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

9.23%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

12.46%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 20.78% and Verizon (VZ) at 21.09% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

20.78%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

21.09%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
Return on Equity (TTM)18.02%16.68%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.76%4.35%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)9.23%12.46%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)20.78%21.09%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)43.36%58.91%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 0.72 and Verizon (VZ) at 0.64 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.72

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.64

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 2.01 and Verizon (VZ) at 1.67 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.01

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.67

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

América Móvil (AMX) at 5.46 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Verizon (VZ) at 4.57, which sits around the industry mid-range.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.46

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.57

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.720.64
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.670.50
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)2.011.67
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)5.464.57

Growth

Revenue Growth

América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.07%2.85%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)5.62%2.85%
3-Year Revenue CAGR3.77%0.33%
5-Year Revenue CAGR2.36%1.50%

EPS Growth

América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)26.66%3.79%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)215.81%-2.49%
3-Year EPS CAGR4.55%-7.06%
5-Year EPS CAGR14.42%-1.14%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Verizon (VZ) at 5.91% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of América Móvil (AMX) at 2.36%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.36%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.91%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 37.90% and Verizon (VZ) at 66.52% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

37.90%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

66.52%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.36%5.91%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)37.90%66.52%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 16.05 and Verizon (VZ) at 11.26 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.05

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.26

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 1.48 and Verizon (VZ) at 1.40 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.48

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.40

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both América Móvil (AMX) at 3.71 and Verizon (VZ) at 2.03 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

AMX

Telecommunication Services industry group

3.71

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.03

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28
América Móvil (AMX) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMXVZ
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)16.0511.26
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.481.40
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)3.712.03
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)9.399.83