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TELEFONICA BRASIL-ADR (VIV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VIV - US87936R2058 - ADR

12.67 USD
+0.2 (+1.6%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
12.71 USD
+0.04 (+0.32%)
Pre-Market: 9/16/2025, 9:24:28 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VIV. VIV was compared to 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VIV get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VIV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VIV had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VIV had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years VIV has been profitable.
VIV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 4.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIV outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
VIV's Return On Equity of 8.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIV outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.48%, VIV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.48%) for VIV is above the 3 year average (6.41%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.61%
ROE 8.57%
ROIC 7.48%
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 10.12%, VIV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.99%, VIV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
VIV's Gross Margin of 44.00% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIV is outperformed by 65.71% of its industry peers.
VIV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.99%
PM (TTM) 10.12%
GM 44%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VIV is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VIV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VIV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VIV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that VIV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VIV has a Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIV outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VIV is 1.95, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VIV, only 1.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VIV has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.95) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that VIV is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VIV (0.20) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.95
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC14.34%
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

VIV has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that VIV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VIV has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIV underperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that VIV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, VIV is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.95
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

VIV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.20%.
Measured over the past years, VIV shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.63% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.03% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VIV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.2%
EPS 3Y-19.2%
EPS 5Y-10.63%
EPS Q2Q%13.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.03%
Revenue growth 3Y8.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.76%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%

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 10.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VIV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.32%
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y4.56%

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 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VIV.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VIV is valued a bit cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, VIV is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.93 indicates a correct valuation of VIV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIV indicates a rather cheap valuation: VIV is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, VIV is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.63
Fwd PE 12.93
VIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VIV is valued cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VIV.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.46
EV/EBITDA 5.11
VIV Per share dataVIV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of VIV may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VIV's earnings are expected to grow with 16.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)8.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VIV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%.
VIV's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.03.
VIV's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%

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 44.23% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.23%
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%
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 (9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 12.71 +0.04 (+0.32%)

12.67

+0.2 (+1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners9.26%
Inst Owner Change-23.32%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.44B
Analysts80
Price Target13.94 (10.02%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio5.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.73%
DP44.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-26 2025-08-26 (0.028842)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.9%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.9%
Max EPS beat(4)6.14%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.55%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.2%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.66%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.36%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.12%
PT rev (1m)3.82%
PT rev (3m)29.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-53.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-44.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.63
Fwd PE 12.93
P/S 1.89
P/FCF 10.46
P/OCF 5.4
P/B 1.6
P/tB 5.36
EV/EBITDA 5.11
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY9.56%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY18.52%
SpS6.7
BVpS7.91
TBVpS2.36
PEG (NY)8.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.61%
ROE 8.57%
ROCE 8.67%
ROIC 7.48%
ROICexc 8.27%
ROICexgc 17.56%
OM 14.99%
PM (TTM) 10.12%
GM 44%
FCFM 18.08%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.95
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 65.88%
Cap/Sales 16.94%
Interest Coverage 4.07
Cash Conversion 86.04%
Profit Quality 178.75%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score8
WACC14.34%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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)-35.2%
EPS 3Y-19.2%
EPS 5Y-10.63%
EPS Q2Q%13.51%
EPS Next Y2.32%
EPS Next 2Y15.3%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.03%
Revenue growth 3Y8.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.76%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y4.56%
EBIT growth 1Y8.11%
EBIT growth 3Y18.52%
EBIT growth 5Y5.9%
EBIT Next Year178.77%
EBIT Next 3Y47.87%
EBIT Next 5Y27.63%
FCF growth 1Y1.12%
FCF growth 3Y6.33%
FCF growth 5Y3.51%
OCF growth 1Y0.96%
OCF growth 3Y3.22%
OCF growth 5Y2.32%