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TELEFONICA BRASIL-ADR (VIV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:VIV - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US87936R2058 - ADR - Currency: USD

11.4  +0.29 (+2.61%)

After market: 11.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VIV scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VIV was compared to 32 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. VIV has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on VIV.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VIV was profitable.
VIV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VIV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VIV had a positive operating cash flow.
VIV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVIV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

VIV has a Return On Assets of 4.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIV outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.39%, VIV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV's Return On Invested Capital of 7.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIV outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VIV is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) for VIV is above the 3 year average (6.41%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.51%
ROE 8.39%
ROIC 7.32%
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)4.36%
ROE(3y)7.05%
ROE(5y)7.39%
ROIC(3y)6.41%
ROIC(5y)5.75%
VIV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVIV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.07%, VIV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VIV's Operating Margin of 14.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIV outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIV has remained more or less at the same level.
VIV's Gross Margin of 43.78% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIV is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIV has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.93%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 43.78%
OM growth 3Y9.5%
OM growth 5Y1.09%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y-2.54%
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y-2.57%
VIV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVIV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VIV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIV has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VIV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VIV Yearly Shares OutstandingVIV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
VIV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVIV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

VIV has an Altman-Z score of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that VIV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VIV's Altman-Z score of 1.76 is amongst the best of the industry. VIV outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
VIV has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 2.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.00, VIV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, VIV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2
Altman-Z 1.76
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC16.31%
VIV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVIV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that VIV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.96, VIV is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VIV has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that VIV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VIV (0.92) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.92
VIV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVIV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VIV have decreased strongly by -31.33% in the last year.
VIV shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.63% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VIV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.11% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.76% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.33%
EPS 3Y-14.4%
EPS 5Y-10.63%
EPS Q2Q%-39.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.11%
Revenue growth 3Y8.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.76%
Sales Q2Q%6.23%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VIV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.40% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y55.26%
EPS Next 2Y37.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y13.4%
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.01%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
VIV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVIV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B
VIV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVIV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.81, which indicates a correct valuation of VIV.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VIV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.05 indicates a rather cheap valuation of VIV.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
VIV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.81
Fwd PE 7.05
VIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VIV is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.82
EV/EBITDA 4.82
VIV Per share dataVIV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VIV's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VIV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VIV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
VIV's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.16.
VIV's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of VIV decreases each year by -26.73%.
VIV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VIV Yearly Dividends per shareVIV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

VIV pays out 44.35% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.35%
EPS Next 2Y37.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
VIV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVIV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
VIV Dividend Payout.VIV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VIV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TELEFONICA BRASIL-ADR

NYSE:VIV (6/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 11.4 0 (0%)

11.4

+0.29 (+2.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12/amc
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/bmo
Inst Owners9.26%
Inst Owner Change1.55%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.47B
Analysts80
Price Target11.17 (-2.02%)
Short Float %1.04%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.73%
DP44.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (0.054874)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.41%
Max EPS beat(2)1.8%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.06%
Max EPS beat(4)6.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.86%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.82%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.53%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.05%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.17%
PT rev (1m)5.12%
PT rev (3m)6.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)79.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.81
Fwd PE 7.05
P/S 1.78
P/FCF 9.82
P/OCF 5.05
P/B 1.49
P/tB 5.03
EV/EBITDA 4.82
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY14.18%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY10.18%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY19.81%
SpS6.39
BVpS7.67
TBVpS2.27
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.51%
ROE 8.39%
ROCE 8.48%
ROIC 7.32%
ROICexc 7.97%
ROICexgc 16.72%
OM 14.93%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 43.78%
FCFM 18.17%
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)4.36%
ROE(3y)7.05%
ROE(5y)7.39%
ROIC(3y)6.41%
ROIC(5y)5.75%
ROICexc(3y)6.73%
ROICexc(5y)6.07%
ROICexgc(3y)13.87%
ROICexgc(5y)12.32%
ROCE(3y)7.43%
ROCE(5y)6.68%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.31%
OM growth 3Y9.5%
OM growth 5Y1.09%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y-2.54%
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y-2.57%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2
Debt/EBITDA 0.61
Cap/Depr 66.94%
Cap/Sales 17.18%
Interest Coverage 4.08
Cash Conversion 87.08%
Profit Quality 180.4%
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 1.76
F-Score7
WACC16.31%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)69.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.91%
Profit Quality(3y)203.34%
Profit Quality(5y)196.48%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.33%
EPS 3Y-14.4%
EPS 5Y-10.63%
EPS Q2Q%-39.81%
EPS Next Y55.26%
EPS Next 2Y37.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y13.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.11%
Revenue growth 3Y8.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.76%
Sales Q2Q%6.23%
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.01%
EBIT growth 1Y12.38%
EBIT growth 3Y18.52%
EBIT growth 5Y5.9%
EBIT Next Year178.77%
EBIT Next 3Y47.87%
EBIT Next 5Y28.41%
FCF growth 1Y4.56%
FCF growth 3Y6.33%
FCF growth 5Y3.51%
OCF growth 1Y4.1%
OCF growth 3Y3.22%
OCF growth 5Y2.32%