VZA.PFD (Verizon Communications) OCF Margin %: 23.18% (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median


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What is Verizon Communications OCF Margin %?

Verizon Communications VZA.PFD 64 OCF Margin % is 23.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 27.13. GuruFocus rates VZA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks better than 56.13% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Verizon Communications's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,984.00 Mil. Verizon Communications's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34,440.00 Mil. Therefore, Verizon Communications's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.18%.

As of today, Verizon Communications's current OCF Yield % is 19.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Verizon Communications's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Verizon Communications was 32.56%. The lowest was 17.22%. And the median was 27.13%.

VZA.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 22.44
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

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Verizon Communications OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications's OCF Margin % 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.

Verizon Communications OCF Margin % Chart

Verizon Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Verizon Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Verizon Communications OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Verizon Communications's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=37137/138191
=26.87 %

Verizon Communications's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7984/34440
=23.18 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 23.18% mean?
Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 23.18% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 27.13. Over the past decade, Verizon Communications' OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.22 to 32.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #161 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Verizon Communications' OCF Margin % too high?
Verizon Communications' current OCF Margin % of 23.18% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 27.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.22 to a high of 32.56. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Verizon Communications' value of 23.18% is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #161 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' OCF Margin % compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #161 out of 367 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Verizon Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Verizon Communications' value of 23.18% is 3.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Verizon Communications' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.22 to 32.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.13 vs. the industry median of 22.44, 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 OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.44, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verizon Communications's current OCF Margin % of 23.18% is 3.3% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current OCF Margin % is 23.18%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 27.13. 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 (VZA.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 23.18%. The current OCF Margin % is 23.18%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 27.13 and 3.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.44. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 23.18% 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.

Verizon Communications Business Description

Address 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036
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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