Head to head · SEC data as of September 11, 2026

Verizon vs T-Mobile: which has the stronger fundamentals?

Verizon

52

Quality score · out of 100

T-Mobile

75

Quality score · out of 100

T-Mobile comes in ahead: a quality score of 75 versus 52 for Verizon. T-Mobile wins on revenue growth (5.6% vs 1.5%), earnings growth (26.3% vs -2%) and less debt (2.58× vs 3.44×). Verizon doesn't take a single major metric today.

The metrics, head to head

MetricVerizonT-Mobile
Quality score (0-100)5275
Net margin11.6%11.5%
Gross margin
ROE15.4%18.8%
Net debt/EBITDA3.44×2.58×
FCF margin20%
Revenue growth (annualized)1.5%5.6%
Earnings growth (annualized)-2%26.3%

TTM metrics with official SEC data, refreshed daily. Bold green marks the winner of each metric. A dash means the metric doesn't apply or isn't reliable.

What each one does

Verizon. Verizon is one of the largest U.S. telecom operators. Its core business is connectivity: mobile and fiber internet plans for millions of homes and businesses. It's a stable, mature business known for paying a solid dividend.

T-Mobile. T-Mobile is one of the three big U.S. wireless carriers. After merging with Sprint, it competes head-to-head with Verizon and AT&T, leaning on its leadership in 5G networks.

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What this comparison doesn't tell you

The score measures business quality, not whether the stock is cheap or expensive: the better company can be the worse investment if you overpay. For the valuation verdict, enter each one's current price in the analyzer:

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Frequently asked questions

Who has the stronger fundamentals today, Verizon or T-Mobile?

By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), T-Mobile scores higher: 75 versus 52 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.

Does that make T-Mobile the better investment?

No. The score measures business quality, not valuation: an excellent company can trade at an excessive price and be a poor investment at that price. To find out whether it's cheap or expensive, enter its current quote in the StockSemáforo analyzer.

Who's behind the methodology and model · how the score is computed

Data: official SEC filings (EDGAR) · Recomputed on September 11, 2026

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