VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:BAC • US92343V1044

43.645 EUR
-0.47 (-1.07%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This BAC.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BAC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BAC against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. BAC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BAC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. BAC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BAC.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BAC was profitable.
  • BAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BAC has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years BAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BAC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBAC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B -20B 40B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.25%, BAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BAC's Return On Equity of 16.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAC outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • BAC has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.38%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAC is in line with the industry average of 7.98%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.25%
ROE 16.44%
ROIC 7.38%
ROA(3y)3.95%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)15.55%
ROE(5y)19.39%
ROIC(3y)7.5%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
BAC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBAC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • BAC has a better Profit Margin (12.43%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • BAC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BAC's Operating Margin of 23.45% is amongst the best of the industry. BAC outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • BAC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 59.07%, BAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.45%
PM (TTM) 12.43%
GM 59.07%
OM growth 3Y1.41%
OM growth 5Y-0.17%
PM growth 3Y-7.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.18%
GM growth 3Y1.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
BAC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBAC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BAC.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BAC is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BAC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BAC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BAC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBAC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
BAC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBAC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100B 200B 300B 400B

2.2 Solvency

  • BAC has an Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that BAC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BAC's Altman-Z score of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAC outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
  • BAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.04. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BAC would need 8.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BAC's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAC outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that BAC has dependencies on debt financing.
  • BAC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: BAC underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 8.04
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.17%
BAC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBAC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BAC has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that BAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BAC has a Current ratio of 0.91. This is in the better half of the industry: BAC outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
  • BAC has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that BAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BAC's Quick ratio of 0.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAC outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.87
BAC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBAC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

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3. BAC.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BAC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.61%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.79% on average over the past years.
  • BAC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.52%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.61%
EPS 3Y-3.06%
EPS 5Y-0.79%
EPS Q2Q%-0.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.52%
Revenue growth 3Y0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y1.5%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.48% on average over the next years.
  • BAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.48%
Revenue Next Year4.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.25%
Revenue Next 5Y1.91%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BAC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBAC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B 150B
BAC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBAC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. BAC.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.72, the valuation of BAC can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BAC is valued cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say BAC is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.95, the valuation of BAC can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BAC is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.60, BAC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.72
Fwd PE 9.95
BAC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBAC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BAC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • BAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAC is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.82
EV/EBITDA 6.93
BAC.DE Per share dataBAC.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of BAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%

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5. BAC.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.36%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.91, BAC pays a better dividend. On top of this BAC pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BAC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.36%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BAC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.96%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.96%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
BAC.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBAC.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • BAC pays out 66.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BAC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
BAC.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBAC.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B -10B 20B -20B 30B
BAC.DE Dividend Payout.BAC.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BAC.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BAC.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC

FRA:BAC (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

43.645

-0.47 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-30
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners68.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap184.08B
Revenue(TTM)138.19B
Net Income(TTM)17.17B
Analysts73.14
Price Target43.96 (0.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.36%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.96%
DP66.85%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)0.67%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.91%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.91%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.71%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.96%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.82%
PT rev (1m)3.86%
PT rev (3m)6.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.72
Fwd PE 9.95
P/S 1.54
P/FCF 10.82
P/OCF 5.73
P/B 2.04
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.93
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY9.33%
EPS(NY)4.38
Fwd EY10.05%
FCF(TTM)4.04
FCFY9.25%
OCF(TTM)7.62
OCFY17.45%
SpS28.34
BVpS21.42
TBVpS-17.61
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.25%
ROE 16.44%
ROCE 9.48%
ROIC 7.38%
ROICexc 7.82%
ROICexgc 19.05%
OM 23.45%
PM (TTM) 12.43%
GM 59.07%
FCFM 14.24%
ROA(3y)3.95%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)15.55%
ROE(5y)19.39%
ROIC(3y)7.5%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
ROICexc(3y)7.69%
ROICexc(5y)7.67%
ROICexgc(3y)18.88%
ROICexgc(5y)18.72%
ROCE(3y)9.63%
ROCE(5y)9.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.34%
OM growth 3Y1.41%
OM growth 5Y-0.17%
PM growth 3Y-7.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.18%
GM growth 3Y1.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 8.04
Debt/EBITDA 2.75
Cap/Depr 95.16%
Cap/Sales 12.64%
Interest Coverage 5.61
Cash Conversion 73.17%
Profit Quality 114.57%
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 1.34
F-Score4
WACC6.17%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)111.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)182.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.93%
Profit Quality(3y)111.28%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.61%
EPS 3Y-3.06%
EPS 5Y-0.79%
EPS Q2Q%-0.91%
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.52%
Revenue growth 3Y0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y1.5%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
Revenue Next Year4.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.25%
Revenue Next 5Y1.91%
EBIT growth 1Y2.18%
EBIT growth 3Y1.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.33%
EBIT Next Year69.4%
EBIT Next 3Y21.36%
EBIT Next 5Y12.97%
FCF growth 1Y3.98%
FCF growth 3Y23.68%
FCF growth 5Y-1.71%
OCF growth 1Y0.61%
OCF growth 3Y0%
OCF growth 5Y-2.32%

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC / BAC.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BAC.DE.


What is the valuation status for BAC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BAC stock?

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE) is expected to grow by 7.63% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BAC stock?

The dividend rating of VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (BAC.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.85%.