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T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ)

This page compares T-Mobile US (TMUS) with Verizon Communications (VZ) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

T-Mobile US (TMUS) and Verizon Communications (VZ) both fall under the Telecommunication Services industry group, but TMUS is classified in Wireless Telecommunication Services while VZ is classified in Diversified Telecommunication Services.

SymbolTMUSVZ
NameT-Mobile US, Inc.Verizon Communications Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication ServicesTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryWireless Telecommunication ServicesIntegrated Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization194.21 billion USD191.16 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateApril 19, 2007November 21, 1983
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.09 and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 11.17 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.09

Max
33.75
Q3
21.15
Median
14.84
Q1
8.78
Min
2.56

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.17

Max
33.75
Q3
21.15
Median
14.84
Q1
8.78
Min
2.56
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), both T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.15 and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 1.37 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.15

Max
3.59
Q3
2.28
Median
0.90
Q1
0.37
Min
0.00

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.37

Max
3.59
Q3
2.28
Median
0.90
Q1
0.37
Min
0.00
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 3.49 and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 1.85 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

3.49

Max
7.17
Q3
3.98
Median
1.89
Q1
0.79
Min
0.01

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.85

Max
7.17
Q3
3.98
Median
1.89
Q1
0.79
Min
0.01
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)19.0911.17
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.151.37
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)3.491.85
Free Cash Flow Yield5.74%10.26%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 18.03% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Verizon Communications (VZ) at 17.20%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.03%

Max
42.72%
Q3
17.95%
Median
6.68%
Q1
-17.20%
Min
-47.97%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

17.20%

Max
42.72%
Q3
17.95%
Median
6.68%
Q1
-17.20%
Min
-47.97%
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Verizon Communications (VZ) at 12.46% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 11.65%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.65%

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

12.46%

Max
41.74%
Q3
12.36%
Median
5.02%
Q1
-11.20%
Min
-31.47%
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 24.01% and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 25.19% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

24.01%

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

25.19%

Max
35.60%
Q3
21.32%
Median
12.69%
Q1
4.41%
Min
-8.71%
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
Return on Equity (TTM)18.03%17.20%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.87%5.08%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)11.65%12.46%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)24.01%25.19%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)63.28%58.91%

Growth

Revenue Growth

T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
1-Year Revenue Growth8.49%2.52%
3-Year Revenue CAGR3.53%0.33%

EPS Growth

T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
1-Year EPS Growth0.62%-1.93%
3-Year EPS CAGR67.73%-7.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.09 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Verizon Communications (VZ) at 0.64 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for VZ.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.09

Max
2.39
Q3
1.64
Median
1.11
Q1
0.92
Min
0.25

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.64

Max
2.39
Q3
1.64
Median
1.11
Q1
0.92
Min
0.25
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Verizon Communications (VZ) at 1.92 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.19 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.19

Max
3.82
Q3
2.12
Median
1.02
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.92

Max
3.82
Q3
2.12
Median
1.02
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.090.64
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)2.191.92
Net Debt / EBITDA3.503.77

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Verizon Communications (VZ) at 6.18% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.27%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.27%

Max
8.75%
Q3
3.89%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

6.18%

Max
8.75%
Q3
3.89%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 40.38% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Verizon Communications (VZ) at 67.44% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

40.38%

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

67.44%

Max
149.01%
Q3
60.13%
Median
7.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.27%6.18%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)40.38%67.44%

Performance & Risk

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T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolTMUSVZ
1-Year Return-26.06%10.74%
1-Year Volatility24.90%22.63%
Beta0.320.25
3-Month Avg. Volume5.57M24.45M