Verizon CommunicationsCHIX:BACD 49 Net Margin % is 14.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 13.44. 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 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks better than 73.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verizon Communications's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BACd'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67 Med: 13.44 Max: 23.88
Current: 12.46
CHIX:BACd's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.91% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs CHIX:BACd: 12.46
Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACd) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Verizon Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
Verizon Communications Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's Net 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 Net Margin % of 14.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.44. Over the past decade, Verizon Communications' Net Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 23.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #96 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Verizon Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Verizon Communications' current Net Margin % of 14.65% is near median its 10-year median of 13.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 23.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Verizon Communications' value of 14.65% is 168.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #96 out of 368 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' Net Margin % compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #96 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Verizon Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Verizon Communications' value of 14.65% is 168.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Verizon Communications' own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 23.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 5.46, 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verizon Communications's current Net Margin % of 14.65% is 168.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current Net Margin % is 14.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.44. 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 Net Margin % is 14.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 168.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD), the current Net Margin % is 14.65% 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:
Net Margin %: 14.65% (near median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: €37.01 vs. price of €40.70 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 168.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#96 of 368)
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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