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Verizon CommunicationsMIC:VZ-RM 68 PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:VZ-RM with a GF Score™ of 68/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks better than 50.59% on this metric.
Verizon Communications Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.87) is close to 3-year high of 2.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verizon Communications's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:VZ-RM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 3.14 Max: 11.74
Current: 1.87
During the past 13 years, Verizon Communications's highest PB Ratio was 11.74. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 3.14.
MIC:VZ-RM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.59% of 338
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs MIC:VZ-RM: 1.87
During the past 12 months, Verizon Communications's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Verizon Communications was 52.80% per year. The lowest was -38.40% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Verizon Communications (MIC:VZ-RM) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Verizon Communications (MIC:VZ-RM) has a PB Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. Over the past decade, Verizon Communications' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #167 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Verizon Communications' PB Ratio too high?
Verizon Communications' current PB Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 11.74. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #167 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' PB Ratio compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #167 out of 338 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Verizon Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.80. Historically, Verizon Communications' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 11.74 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.80, based on 338 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current PB Ratio is 0.00. 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 (MIC:VZ-RM) has a current PB Ratio of 0.00. The current PB Ratio is 0.00. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (MIC:VZ-RM), the current PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 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.
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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