GOOG vs VZ
Alphabet Inc. (Class C) and Verizon, both Communication Services
Alphabet Inc. (Class C) is the larger company at $4.3T against $178B. On trailing earnings VZ is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 11.1 against 17.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year GOOG returned +37% against +3.3% for VZ. The RyuScore puts GOOG ahead, 78 against 58 out of 100.
| Figure | GOOG | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $349 | $42.76 |
| Market cap | $4.3T | $178B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 17.5 | 11.1 |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 6.4% |
| 1-year return | +37% | +3.3% |
| 5-year return | +145% | +6.0% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 78/100 | 58/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Alphabet Inc. (Class C)
Revenue of $120B in Q2 2026, net income $112B. Its largest reported line is Google Advertising, 72% of the disclosed total.
Verizon
Revenue of $34B in Q2 2026, net income $3.8B. Its largest reported line is Service And Other, 92% of the disclosed total.
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