Verizon CommunicationsCHIX:BACD 49 FCF Margin % is 10.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BACD with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks better than 65.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verizon Communications's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BACd'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.21 Med: 11.03 Max: 15.34
Current: 14.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Verizon Communications was 15.34%. The lowest was -21.21%. And the median was 11.03%.
CHIX:BACd's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 65.67% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs CHIX:BACd: 14.26
Verizon Communications FCF Margin % Related Terms
Verizon Communications FCF Margin % Historical Data
* 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 10.74% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #126 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Verizon Communications' FCF Margin % too high?
Verizon Communications' current FCF Margin % of 10.74% is near median its 10-year median of 11.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Verizon Communications' value of 10.74% is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #126 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #126 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Verizon Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Verizon Communications' value of 10.74% is 30.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.03 vs. the industry median of 8.25, 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verizon Communications's current FCF Margin % of 10.74% is 30.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current FCF Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.03. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.01, compared to a current price of €40.70 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.03 and 30.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD), the current FCF Margin % is 10.74% as of Mar. 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 €37.01.
GuruFocus considers Verizon Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BACD:
FCF Margin %: 10.74% (near median its 10-year median of 11.03)
GF Value™: €37.01 vs. price of €40.70 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#126 of 367)
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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