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Verizon CommunicationsCHIX:BACD 57 Debt-to-Equity is 1.81 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BACD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.99. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks worse than 81.48% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verizon Communications's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BACd'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 2.13 Max: 5.21
Current: 1.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Verizon Communications was 5.21. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 2.13.
CHIX:BACd's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 81.48% of 324
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.615
vs CHIX:BACd: 1.81
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Verizon Communications Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Verizon Communications Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:BACD vs TMUS, T, CMCSA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Verizon Communications Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.81 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, Verizon Communications' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.62 to 5.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #264 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Verizon Communications' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Verizon Communications' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.81 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 5.21. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Verizon Communications' value of 1.81 is 194.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #264 out of 324 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' Debt-to-Equity compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #264 out of 324 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Verizon Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Verizon Communications' value of 1.81 is 194.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Verizon Communications' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.62 to 5.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Verizon Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verizon Communications's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.81 is 194.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.81, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verizon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.81. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.99, compared to a current price of €40.70 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.81, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 194.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.62. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.81 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.70 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.99.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BACD:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.81 (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: €36.99 vs. price of €40.70 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 194.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#264 of 324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BACD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.
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