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Vodafone Group Public (VOD) Competitors

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GBX 118.25 +0.60 (+0.51%)
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VOD vs. BT.A, AAF, MICC, ZEG, and ISAT

Should you buy Vodafone Group Public stock or one of its competitors? Vodafone Group Public's main competitors and comparable companies include BT Group (BT.A), Airtel Africa (AAF), Millicom International Cellular (MICC), Zegona Communications (ZEG), and Inmarsat (ISAT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "integrated telecommunication services" industry.

How does Vodafone Group Public compare to BT Group?

BT Group (LON:BT.A) and Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

BT Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Vodafone Group Public pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. BT Group pays out 76.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Vodafone Group Public pays out -275.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

BT Group has a net margin of 4.11% compared to Vodafone Group Public's net margin of -1.02%. BT Group's return on equity of 6.33% beat Vodafone Group Public's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BT Group4.11% 6.33% 3.77%
Vodafone Group Public -1.02%-0.79%1.45%

BT Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Vodafone Group Public. Vodafone Group Public is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BT Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BT Group£19.65B1.04£855M£10.8019.13
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.68£797.39M-£1.65N/A

In the previous week, Vodafone Group Public had 1 more articles in the media than BT Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vodafone Group Public and 0 mentions for BT Group. Vodafone Group Public's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat BT Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Vodafone Group Public is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BT Group Neutral
Vodafone Group Public Positive

44.7% of BT Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.2% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of BT Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BT Group has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vodafone Group Public has a beta of 0.333, meaning that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

Vodafone Group Public has a consensus price target of GBX 114.60, indicating a potential downside of 3.09%. Given Vodafone Group Public's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vodafone Group Public is more favorable than BT Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BT Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

BT Group and Vodafone Group Public tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vodafone Group Public compare to Airtel Africa?

Airtel Africa (LON:AAF) and Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Airtel Africa has a beta of 0.468, suggesting that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vodafone Group Public has a beta of 0.333, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

Airtel Africa pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Vodafone Group Public pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Airtel Africa pays out 36.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vodafone Group Public pays out -275.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Vodafone Group Public is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Airtel Africa currently has a consensus target price of GBX 450, indicating a potential upside of 34.49%. Vodafone Group Public has a consensus target price of GBX 114.60, indicating a potential downside of 3.09%. Given Airtel Africa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Airtel Africa is more favorable than Vodafone Group Public.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Airtel Africa
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Vodafone Group Public has higher revenue and earnings than Airtel Africa. Vodafone Group Public is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Airtel Africa, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Airtel Africa£6.42B1.90-£97.44M£18.6017.99
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.68£797.39M-£1.65N/A

Airtel Africa has a net margin of 10.41% compared to Vodafone Group Public's net margin of -1.02%. Airtel Africa's return on equity of 23.72% beat Vodafone Group Public's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Airtel Africa10.41% 23.72% 9.60%
Vodafone Group Public -1.02%-0.79%1.45%

8.3% of Airtel Africa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.2% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by institutional investors. 32.8% of Airtel Africa shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Airtel Africa and Airtel Africa both had 1 articles in the media. Airtel Africa's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Vodafone Group Public's score of 0.67 indicating that Airtel Africa is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Airtel Africa
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vodafone Group Public
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Airtel Africa beats Vodafone Group Public on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vodafone Group Public compare to Millicom International Cellular?

Millicom International Cellular (LON:MICC) and Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Vodafone Group Public's net margin of -1.02%. Millicom International Cellular's return on equity of 0.00% beat Vodafone Group Public's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Millicom International CellularN/A N/A N/A
Vodafone Group Public -1.02%-0.79%1.45%

In the previous week, Vodafone Group Public had 1 more articles in the media than Millicom International Cellular. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vodafone Group Public and 0 mentions for Millicom International Cellular. Vodafone Group Public's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.00 indicating that Vodafone Group Public is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular Neutral
Vodafone Group Public Positive

Vodafone Group Public has higher revenue and earnings than Millicom International Cellular. Vodafone Group Public is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Millicom International Cellular, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Millicom International Cellular£8.10B1.11N/A£29.5649.84
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.68£797.39M-£1.65N/A

Millicom International Cellular presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,280, indicating a potential downside of 13.13%. Vodafone Group Public has a consensus price target of GBX 114.60, indicating a potential downside of 3.09%. Given Vodafone Group Public's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Vodafone Group Public is more favorable than Millicom International Cellular.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

46.4% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.2% of Vodafone Group Public shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Vodafone Group Public shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Vodafone Group Public beats Millicom International Cellular on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vodafone Group Public compare to Zegona Communications?

Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) and Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

Zegona Communications has a beta of 3.414, meaning that its stock price is 241% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vodafone Group Public has a beta of 0.333, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

Vodafone Group Public has higher revenue and earnings than Zegona Communications. Vodafone Group Public is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zegona Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zegona Communications£3.63B1.02-£136.50M-£30.00N/A
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.68£797.39M-£1.65N/A

42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.2% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by institutional investors. 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vodafone Group Public has a net margin of -1.02% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. Vodafone Group Public's return on equity of -0.79% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zegona Communications-5.22% -23.48% -0.50%
Vodafone Group Public -1.02%-0.79%1.45%

In the previous week, Zegona Communications and Zegona Communications both had 1 articles in the media. Vodafone Group Public's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.00 indicating that Vodafone Group Public is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zegona Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vodafone Group Public
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Zegona Communications presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,333.33, suggesting a potential upside of 42.45%. Vodafone Group Public has a consensus price target of GBX 114.60, suggesting a potential downside of 3.09%. Given Zegona Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Vodafone Group Public.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zegona Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Vodafone Group Public beats Zegona Communications on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vodafone Group Public compare to Inmarsat?

Inmarsat (LON:ISAT) and Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

In the previous week, Vodafone Group Public had 1 more articles in the media than Inmarsat. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vodafone Group Public and 0 mentions for Inmarsat. Vodafone Group Public's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Inmarsat's score of 0.00 indicating that Vodafone Group Public is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Inmarsat Neutral
Vodafone Group Public Positive

59.2% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Vodafone Group Public shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Inmarsat has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Vodafone Group Public's net margin of -1.02%. Inmarsat's return on equity of 0.00% beat Vodafone Group Public's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
InmarsatN/A N/A N/A
Vodafone Group Public -1.02%-0.79%1.45%

Inmarsat pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.16 per share. Vodafone Group Public pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Inmarsat pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vodafone Group Public pays out -275.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Vodafone Group Public is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Vodafone Group Public has higher revenue and earnings than Inmarsat. Vodafone Group Public is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Inmarsat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Inmarsat£1.44B0.00N/A-£13.10N/A
Vodafone Group Public£40.46B0.68£797.39M-£1.65N/A

Vodafone Group Public has a consensus price target of GBX 114.60, suggesting a potential downside of 3.09%. Given Inmarsat's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Inmarsat is more favorable than Vodafone Group Public.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Inmarsat
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Vodafone Group Public
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Vodafone Group Public beats Inmarsat on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VOD vs. The Competition

MetricVodafone Group PublicDiversified Telecommunication Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£27.33B£38.78B£33.05B£2.92B
Dividend Yield3.40%7.03%5.36%6.17%
P/E Ratio-71.679.3624.67367.30
Price / Sales0.6821.68133.3083,463.07
Price / Cash1.6518.1920.8027.89
Price / Book0.533.8711.067.12
Net Income£797.39M£1.05B£1.10B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.25%0.22%0.31%0.86%
1 Month Performance2.69%2.08%3.52%3.25%
1 Year Performance33.20%3.19%-0.63%22.57%

Vodafone Group Public Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VOD
Vodafone Group Public
1.5874 of 5 stars
GBX 118.25
+0.5%
GBX 114.60
-3.1%
+31.4%£27.33B£40.46BN/A104,000
BT.A
BT Group
N/AGBX 201.70
+1.7%
N/A-3.6%£19.87B£19.65B18.6898,400
AAF
Airtel Africa
4.0052 of 5 stars
GBX 326.20
+0.1%
GBX 450
+38.0%
+53.8%£11.86B£6.42B17.544,098
MICC
Millicom International Cellular
0.28 of 5 stars
GBX 1,402.50
-0.2%
GBX 1,280
-8.7%
N/A£8.59B£8.10B47.44N/A
ZEG
Zegona Communications
2.9423 of 5 stars
GBX 1,530
+0.1%
GBX 2,333.33
+52.5%
+37.7%£3.45B£3.63BN/A6

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This page (LON:VOD) was last updated on 8/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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