VOD vs. VZ: Vodafone vs. Verizon Communications Stock Comparison

June 13, 2026

This page compares Vodafone (VOD) with Verizon Communications (VZ) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

VOD

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): 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 Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
1-Year Return	61.63%	18.98%

Risk

Drawdown

VOD

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): 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 Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
1-Year Volatility	25.95%	22.78%
Beta	0.43	0.24
3-Month Avg. Volume	3.90M	24.50M

Company Profile

Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ) both fall under the Telecommunication Services industry group, but VOD is classified in Wireless Telecommunication Services while VZ is classified in Diversified Telecommunication Services.

Verizon Communications (VZ) 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 Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Profile Item	VOD	VZ
Name	Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt	Verizon Communications Inc.
Country/Region	United Kingdom	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	35.76 billion USD	200.89 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	November 2, 1988	November 21, 1983
Security Type	ADR	Common Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Verizon Communications (VZ) trades at 11.73 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Vodafone (VOD) has no P/E ratio this period.

VOD

Telecommunication Services industry group

Max: 36.60
Q3: 21.85
Median: 16.62
Q1: 8.57
Min: 2.87
VOD: --

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.73

Max: 36.60
Q3: 21.85
Median: 16.62
VZ: 11.73
Q1: 8.57
Min: 2.87

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): VOD does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; VZ is benchmarked against the Telecommunication Services industry group.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Vodafone (VOD) at 0.88 and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 1.44 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.44

Max: 3.67
Q3: 2.31
VZ: 1.44
Median: 0.90
Q1: 0.39
Min: 0.00

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Vodafone (VOD) at 1.23 and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 1.94 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.94

Max: 8.01
Q3: 4.28
VZ: 1.94
Median: 1.88
Q1: 0.80
Min: 0.01

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)	--	11.73
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)	0.88	1.44
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)	1.23	1.94
Free Cash Flow Yield	14.45%	9.76%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Vodafone (VOD) at 0.11% and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 17.20% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

17.20%

Max: 43.27%
Q3: 17.95%
VZ: 17.20%
Median: 6.68%
Q1: -17.20%
Min: -47.97%

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): 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 Verizon Communications (VZ) reports 12.46%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

12.46%

Max: 41.74%
VZ: 12.46%
Q3: 12.36%
Median: 5.02%
Q1: -11.20%
Min: -31.47%

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their net margin against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Verizon Communications (VZ) at 25.19% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Vodafone (VOD) at 7.78%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

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%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

25.19%

Max: 35.60%
VZ: 25.19%
Q3: 21.32%
Median: 12.69%
Q1: 4.41%
Min: -8.71%

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their operating margin against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
Return on Equity (TTM)	0.11%	17.20%
Return on Assets (TTM)	1.52%	5.08%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)	-0.98%	12.46%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)	7.78%	25.19%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)	31.47%	58.91%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
1-Year Revenue Growth	8.05%	2.52%
3-Year Revenue CAGR	2.41%	0.33%

EPS Growth

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
1-Year EPS Growth	--	-1.93%
3-Year EPS CAGR	--	-7.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Vodafone (VOD) at 1.14 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Verizon Communications (VZ) at 0.64 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for VZ.

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.64

Max: 2.39
Q3: 1.66
Median: 1.11
Q1: 0.92
VZ: 0.64
Min: 0.25

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their current ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Vodafone (VOD) at 1.00 and Verizon Communications (VZ) at 1.92 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

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

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.92

Max: 3.82
Q3: 2.12
VZ: 1.92
Median: 1.02
Q1: 0.65
Min: 0.00

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.14	0.64
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)	1.00	1.92
Net Debt / EBITDA	4.46	3.77

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Verizon Communications (VZ) at 5.88% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Vodafone (VOD) at 3.56% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, VZ the richer one.

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%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.88%

Max: 8.73%
VZ: 5.88%
Q3: 3.71%
Median: 0.44%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): 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 Verizon Communications (VZ) reports 67.44%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

67.44%

Max: 149.01%
VZ: 67.44%
Q3: 60.13%
Median: 7.71%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Vodafone (VOD) vs. Verizon Communications (VZ): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Vodafone (VOD) and Verizon Communications (VZ)
Metric	VOD	VZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)	3.56%	5.88%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	101.44%	67.44%