Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of -62.4% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($169.88 Billion) from net assets ($104.62 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See Verizon Communications Inc shareholders equity for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
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Verizon Communications Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Verizon Communications Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -62.4%, reflecting net assets of $104.62 Billion with intangible assets of $169.88 Billion USD. Also explore net asset growth rate of Verizon Communications Inc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Verizon Communications Inc (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Verizon Communications Inc from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) total market value.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90.1% | $105.74 Billion | $10.46 Billion | $404.26 Billion | ▲ +156.9 pp |
| 2024 | -66.8% | $100.58 Billion | $167.74 Billion | $384.71 Billion | ▲ +11.0 pp |
| 2023 | -77.7% | $93.80 Billion | $166.72 Billion | $380.25 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2022 | -74.4% | $92.46 Billion | $161.26 Billion | $379.68 Billion | ▲ +17.1 pp |
| 2021 | -91.5% | $83.20 Billion | $159.30 Billion | $366.60 Billion | ▼ -35.1 pp |
| 2020 | -56.3% | $69.27 Billion | $108.28 Billion | $316.48 Billion | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 2019 | -66.4% | $62.84 Billion | $104.56 Billion | $291.73 Billion | ▲ +23.5 pp |
| 2018 | -89.9% | $54.71 Billion | $103.91 Billion | $264.83 Billion | ▲ +30.9 pp |
| 2017 | -120.8% | $44.69 Billion | $98.66 Billion | $257.14 Billion | ▲ +176.9 pp |
| 2016 | -297.7% | $24.03 Billion | $95.57 Billion | $244.18 Billion | ▲ +130.1 pp |
| 2015 | -427.8% | $17.84 Billion | $94.17 Billion | $244.18 Billion | ▲ +71.7 pp |
| 2014 | -499.5% | $13.68 Billion | $81.99 Billion | $232.62 Billion | ▼ -514.1 pp |
| 2013 | 14.5% | $95.42 Billion | $81.55 Billion | $274.10 Billion | ▲ +12.4 pp |
| 2012 | 2.2% | $85.53 Billion | $83.68 Billion | $225.22 Billion | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 2011 | 7.9% | $85.91 Billion | $79.13 Billion | $230.46 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2010 | 9.3% | $86.91 Billion | $78.83 Billion | $220.00 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2009 | 6.3% | $84.14 Billion | $78.83 Billion | $226.91 Billion | ▼ -8.6 pp |
| 2008 | 14.9% | $78.91 Billion | $67.17 Billion | $202.35 Billion | ▼ -17.8 pp |
| 2007 | 32.7% | $82.87 Billion | $55.78 Billion | $186.96 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2006 | 27.0% | $76.87 Billion | $56.10 Billion | $188.80 Billion | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2005 | 21.6% | $66.11 Billion | $51.85 Billion | $168.13 Billion | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 2004 | 25.6% | $62.61 Billion | $46.61 Billion | $165.96 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2003 | 21.1% | $57.81 Billion | $45.61 Billion | $165.97 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2002 | 20.6% | $56.67 Billion | $45.00 Billion | $167.47 Billion | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2001 | 19.1% | $54.69 Billion | $44.26 Billion | $170.79 Billion | ▼ -6.5 pp |
| 2000 | 25.6% | $56.41 Billion | $41.99 Billion | $164.74 Billion | ▼ -43.9 pp |
| 1999 | 69.4% | $28.28 Billion | $8.64 Billion | $112.83 Billion | ▼ -30.6 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | $13.56 Billion | $0.00 | $55.14 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | $13.90 Billion | $0.00 | $53.96 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 100.0% | $15.14 Billion | $0.00 | $53.36 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 100.0% | $6.68 Billion | $0.00 | $24.16 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 100.0% | $6.17 Billion | $0.00 | $24.27 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1993 | 100.0% | $8.22 Billion | $0.00 | $29.54 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1992 | 100.0% | $7.82 Billion | $0.00 | $28.10 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1991 | 100.0% | $7.83 Billion | $0.00 | $27.88 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | $8.93 Billion | $0.00 | $28.00 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | $8.59 Billion | $0.00 | $26.22 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 100.0% | $9.18 Billion | $0.00 | $24.73 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1987 | 100.0% | $8.74 Billion | $0.00 | $21.25 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 100.0% | $8.32 Billion | $0.00 | $21.09 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1985 | 100.0% | $7.92 Billion | $0.00 | $19.79 Billion | — |