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.
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Name | T-Mobile US, Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Telecommunication Services | Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services | Diversified Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
| Market Capitalization | 194.21 billion USD | 191.16 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 19, 2007 | November 21, 1983 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common 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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 19.09 | 11.17 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.15 | 1.37 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.49 | 1.85 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 5.74% | 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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 8.49% | 2.52% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.53% | 0.33% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 0.62% | -1.93% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 67.73% | -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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 0.64 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 2.19 | 1.92 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.50 | 3.77 |
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%
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%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.27% | 6.18% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 40.38% | 67.44% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | TMUS | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -26.06% | 10.74% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 24.90% | 22.63% |
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.25 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 5.57M | 24.45M |