Liberty Latin America Ltd (LILA)vsVerizon Communications Inc (VZ)
LILA
Liberty Latin America Ltd
$8.42
+2.06%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.68B
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc
$50.37
-1.06%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $214.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Verizon Communications Inc generates 3011% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $4.44B). VZ leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs -13.8%. VZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. VZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LILA
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
VZ
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LILA.
Margin of Safety
-82.4%
Fair Value
$27.61
Current Price
$50.37
$22.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -41.7% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 53.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LILA
LILA has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : VZ
The strongest argument for VZ centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.23 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LILA
The primary concerns for LILA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 13.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VZ
The primary concerns for VZ are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LILA profiles as a turnaround stock while VZ is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LILA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
VZ is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
VZ generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VZ scores higher overall (62/100 vs 34/100). 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.
Liberty Latin America Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Liberty Latin America Ltd., provides fixed, mobile and submarine telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Visit Website →Verizon Communications Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Verizon Communications Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate and a corporate component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, but is incorporated in Delaware.
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