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T vs. VOD: AT&T vs. Vodafone Stock Comparison

This page compares AT&T (T) with Vodafone (VOD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

T
VOD
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
1-Year Return-12.95%61.63%

Risk

Drawdown

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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
1-Year Volatility22.18%25.95%
Beta0.210.43
3-Month Avg. Volume40.67M3.90M

Company Profile

AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD) both fall under the Telecommunication Services industry group, but T is classified in Diversified Telecommunication Services while VOD is classified in Wireless Telecommunication Services.

AT&T (T) trades as ordinary local shares, while Vodafone (VOD) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
Profile ItemTVOD
NameAT&T Inc.Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication ServicesTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication ServicesWireless Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication ServicesWireless Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization163.84 billion USD35.76 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateNovember 21, 1983November 2, 1988
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: AT&T (T) trades at 7.76 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Vodafone (VOD) has no P/E ratio this period.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

7.76

Max
36.60
Q3
21.85
Median
16.62
Q1
8.57
T
7.76
Min
2.87

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

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Max
36.60
Q3
21.85
Median
16.62
Q1
8.57
Min
2.87
VOD
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): VOD does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; T is benchmarked against the Telecommunication Services industry group.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both AT&T (T) at 1.29 and Vodafone (VOD) at 0.88 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.29

Max
3.67
Q3
2.31
T
1.29
Median
0.90
Q1
0.39
Min
0.00

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.88

Max
3.67
Q3
2.31
Median
0.90
VOD
0.88
Q1
0.39
Min
0.00
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both AT&T (T) at 1.50 and Vodafone (VOD) at 1.23 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.50

Max
8.01
Q3
4.28
Median
1.88
T
1.50
Q1
0.80
Min
0.01

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.23

Max
8.01
Q3
4.28
Median
1.88
VOD
1.23
Q1
0.80
Min
0.01
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)7.76--
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.290.88
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.501.23
Free Cash Flow Yield5.40%14.45%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 18.37% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Vodafone (VOD) at 0.11% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for T.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.37%

Max
43.27%
T
18.37%
Q3
17.95%
Median
6.68%
Q1
-17.20%
Min
-47.97%

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.11%

Max
43.27%
Q3
17.95%
Median
6.68%
VOD
0.11%
Q1
-17.20%
Min
-47.97%
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their ROE against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Vodafone (VOD) reports a negative net margin of -0.98%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile AT&T (T) reports 16.94%, ranking against industry peers normally.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.94%

Max
41.74%
T
16.94%
Q3
12.36%
Median
5.02%
Q1
-11.20%
Min
-31.47%

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

-0.98%

Max
41.74%
Q3
12.36%
Median
5.02%
VOD
-0.98%
Q1
-11.20%
Min
-31.47%
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their net margin against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 22.72% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Vodafone (VOD) at 7.78%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

22.72%

Max
35.60%
T
22.72%
Q3
21.32%
Median
12.69%
Q1
4.41%
Min
-8.71%

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

7.78%

Max
35.60%
Q3
21.32%
Median
12.69%
VOD
7.78%
Q1
4.41%
Min
-8.71%
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their operating margin against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
Return on Equity (TTM)18.37%0.11%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.12%1.52%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)16.94%-0.98%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)22.72%7.78%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)59.41%31.47%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
1-Year Revenue Growth2.71%8.05%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.34%2.41%

EPS Growth

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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
1-Year EPS Growth104.03%--
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Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both AT&T (T) at 0.92 and Vodafone (VOD) at 1.14 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.92

Max
2.39
Q3
1.66
Median
1.11
T
0.92
Q1
0.92
Min
0.25

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.14

Max
2.39
Q3
1.66
VOD
1.14
Median
1.11
Q1
0.92
Min
0.25
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their current ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both AT&T (T) at 1.25 and Vodafone (VOD) at 1.00 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.25

Max
3.82
Q3
2.12
T
1.25
Median
1.02
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.00

Max
3.82
Q3
2.12
Median
1.02
VOD
1.00
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.921.14
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.251.00
Net Debt / EBITDA3.334.46

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 4.71% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Vodafone (VOD) at 3.56% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, T the richer one.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.71%

Max
8.73%
T
4.71%
Q3
3.71%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

3.56%

Max
8.73%
Q3
3.71%
VOD
3.56%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Vodafone (VOD) reports payout ratio above 100% at 101.44%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings and sustainability needs extra context. Meanwhile AT&T (T) reports 36.51%, ranking against industry peers normally.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

36.51%

Max
149.01%
Q3
60.13%
T
36.51%
Median
7.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

101.44%

Max
149.01%
VOD
101.44%
Q3
60.13%
Median
7.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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AT&T (T) vs. Vodafone (VOD): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for AT&T (T) and Vodafone (VOD)
MetricTVOD
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.71%3.56%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)36.51%101.44%