Verizon CommunicationsVZ +0.85%64 Quick Ratio is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates VZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks worse than 76.82% on this metric.
Verizon Communications has a quick ratio of 0.61. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verizon Communications's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VZ'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.33
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, Verizon Communications's highest Quick Ratio was 1.33. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.82.
VZ's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 76.82% of 371
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs VZ: 0.61
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Verizon Communications Quick Ratio Related Terms
Verizon Communications Quick Ratio 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Verizon Communications's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (VZ) has a Quick Ratio of 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Verizon Communications' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #285 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Verizon Communications' Quick Ratio too high?
Verizon Communications' current Quick Ratio of 0.61 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Verizon Communications' value of 0.61 is 42.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #285 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' Quick Ratio compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #285 out of 371 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Verizon Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Verizon Communications' value of 0.61 is 42.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Verizon Communications' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Verizon Communications has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.06, based on 371 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verizon Communications's current Quick Ratio of 0.61 is 42.5% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current Quick Ratio is 0.61, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. 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 (VZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.49, compared to a current price of $46.07 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.61, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 42.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.06. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (VZ), the current Quick Ratio is 0.61 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 (VZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.07 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.49.
GuruFocus considers Verizon Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VZ:
Quick Ratio: 0.61 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: $42.49 vs. price of $46.07 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#285 of 371)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VZ 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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