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TELEFONICA BRASIL-ADR (VIV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VIV - US87936R2058 - ADR

12.01 USD
-0.41 (-3.3%)
Last: 10/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
12.25 USD
+0.24 (+2%)
After Hours: 10/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VIV. VIV was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. VIV has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VIV is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VIV had positive earnings in the past year.
VIV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VIV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VIV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VIV (8.57%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
VIV has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.48%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VIV is in line with the industry average of 6.38%.
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

VIV has a Profit Margin of 10.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIV outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
VIV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VIV has a Operating Margin of 14.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIV outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
VIV's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 44.00%, VIV is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIV has declined.
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

VIV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIV has less shares outstanding
VIV has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.83 indicates that VIV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.83, VIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.95. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.95, VIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
VIV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VIV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIV outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.95
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC14.19%
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.
The Current ratio of VIV (0.98) is worse than 63.89% of its industry peers.
VIV has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of VIV (0.95) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
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%.
The earnings per share for VIV have been decreasing by -10.63% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.03% in the past year.
VIV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.76% yearly.
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

VIV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.61% yearly.
VIV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.75%
EPS Next 2Y15.44%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
EPS Next 5Y10.61%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 17.66 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VIV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VIV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VIV is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.76. VIV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.13 indicates a correct valuation of VIV.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.21. VIV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.66
Fwd PE 12.13
VIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300 400 500

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VIV indicates a rather cheap valuation: VIV is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VIV's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.84
EV/EBITDA 4.83
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.
VIV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VIV's earnings are expected to grow with 16.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)23.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.44%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%, VIV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VIV's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.14.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, VIV is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%

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 2Y15.44%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
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 (10/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.25 +0.24 (+2%)

12.01

-0.41 (-3.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Inst Owners13.48%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.25B
Analysts79
Price Target14.15 (17.82%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio7.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.73%
DP44.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-23 2025-09-23 (0.046647)
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)3.28%
PT rev (3m)26.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.66
Fwd PE 12.13
P/S 1.78
P/FCF 9.84
P/OCF 5.08
P/B 1.51
P/tB 5.04
EV/EBITDA 4.83
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY5.66%
EPS(NY)0.99
Fwd EY8.24%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY10.16%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY19.69%
SpS6.75
BVpS7.97
TBVpS2.38
PEG (NY)23.49
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 1.83
F-Score8
WACC14.19%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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 Y0.75%
EPS Next 2Y15.44%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
EPS Next 5Y10.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.03%
Revenue growth 3Y8.24%
Revenue growth 5Y4.76%
Sales Q2Q%7.06%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
EBIT growth 1Y8.11%
EBIT growth 3Y18.52%
EBIT growth 5Y5.9%
EBIT Next Year182.4%
EBIT Next 3Y48.46%
EBIT Next 5Y27.21%
FCF growth 1Y1.12%
FCF growth 3Y6.33%
FCF growth 5Y3.51%
OCF growth 1Y0.96%
OCF growth 3Y3.22%
OCF growth 5Y2.32%