Both companies are in the same sector (Telecommunications) — compared here on their latest annual financials and current price.
Valuation favors VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC, Profitability favors CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., Safety favors CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., Growth favors VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. (A relative comparison within the same universe/sector — not a buy/sell recommendation.)
| Dimension | CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Profitability | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Safety | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Growth | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Metric | CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 39.9x | 16.1x |
| P/B | 9.29x | 1.99x |
| ROE% | 23.3% | 12.4% |
| Op. Margin% | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Debt Ratio% | 170% | 310% |
| Div. Yield% | 1.51% | 5.89% |
| Market Cap | $411.9B | $186.8B |
| Health Score | 51.1 | 65.0 |
Bold, accent-colored figures mark the better value for that metric. Data: latest SEC filings and current price. Health Score percentiles are computed across the full universe. Not investment advice. ← Back to the screener