iQSTEL Inc. (IQST)vsVodafone Group PLC ADR (VOD)
IQST
iQSTEL Inc.
$0.95
-2.47%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $10.58M
VOD
Vodafone Group PLC ADR
$17.40
+0.40%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vodafone Group PLC ADR generates 10167% more annual revenue ($40.46B vs $394.07M). VOD leads profitability with a -1.0% profit margin vs -2.4%. VOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
IQST
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
VOD
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for IQST.
Margin of Safety
-13.9%
Fair Value
$13.76
Current Price
$17.40
$3.64 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 6.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -92.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.2%
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 15.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IQST
The strongest argument for IQST centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : VOD
The strongest argument for VOD centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : IQST
The primary concerns for IQST are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VOD
The primary concerns for VOD are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IQST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
VOD is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
VOD generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VOD scores higher overall (50/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
iQSTEL Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
iQSTEL Inc. provides telecommunication services as a wholesale carrier of voice, short message service (SMS), and data for other telecom companies. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
Vodafone Group PLC ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Vodafone Group Plc is engaged in telecommunications services in Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom.
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