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Group median · 19 companies
Sales growth
+6.8%
Gross margin
61%
Operating margin
18%
Net margin
9.2%
Where each stands

The 3 largest, ranked among the group

Each corner is the share of Communication companies the company is above on that ratio. The dashed line is the middle of the group. A rank, not a score.

GOOGL Alphabet Inc. (Class A)
Revenue $471.1B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 15.1%, above 72% of 18 peers (their median 5.9%) REVENUE GROWTH 15.1% · above 72% Gross margin: 60.9%, above 50% of 6 peers (their median 68.8%) GROSS MARGIN 60.9% · above 50% Operating margin: 33.3%, above 94% of 16 peers (their median 18.4%) OPERATING MARGIN 33.3% · above 94% Net margin: 50.0%, above 94% of 18 peers (their median 9.0%) NET MARGIN 50.0% · above 94% FCF margin: 4.2%, above 27% of 15 peers (their median 11.6%) FCF MARGIN 4.2% · above 27% Return on capital: 13.4%, above 77% of 13 peers (their median 9.2%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 13.4% · above 77%
Sales growth
+15%
Operating margin
33%
FCF margin
4.2%

16 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Cybersecurity, against 17 the year before.

META Meta Platforms
Revenue $241.6B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 22.2%, above 89% of 18 peers (their median 5.9%) REVENUE GROWTH 22.2% · above 89% Gross margin: 81.0%, above 67% of 6 peers (their median 58.7%) GROSS MARGIN 81.0% · above 67% Operating margin: 32.9%, above 88% of 16 peers (their median 18.4%) OPERATING MARGIN 32.9% · above 88% Net margin: 31.1%, above 83% of 18 peers (their median 9.0%) NET MARGIN 31.1% · above 83% FCF margin: 11.9%, above 60% of 15 peers (their median 8.4%) FCF MARGIN 11.9% · above 60% Return on capital: 16.5%, above 85% of 13 peers (their median 9.2%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 16.5% · above 85%
Sales growth
+22%
Operating margin
33%
FCF margin
12%

19 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Cybersecurity, against 17 the year before.

VZ Verizon
Revenue $139.4B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 2.5%, above 28% of 18 peers (their median 7.7%) REVENUE GROWTH 2.5% · above 28% Operating margin: 20.9%, above 62% of 16 peers (their median 18.4%) OPERATING MARGIN 20.9% · above 62% Net margin: 11.8%, above 67% of 18 peers (their median 9.0%) NET MARGIN 11.8% · above 67% Return on capital: 8.3%, above 23% of 13 peers (their median 9.5%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 8.3% · above 23%
Sales growth
+2.5%
Operating margin
21%
FCF margin
-

26 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Cybersecurity, against 25 the year before.

From the filings

Communication: the same facts for each company

Showing 12 of 19, largest revenue first
Company Revenue, 12 months Sales growth Gross / operating margin Net margin Debt / equity Accounting items Insider buys Investors Open
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. (Class A)
$471.1B
+15%
GM 61%OM 33%
50% 0.19 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
META Meta Platforms
$241.6B
+22%
GM 81%OM 33%
31% 0.31 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
VZ Verizon
$139.4B
+2.5%
GM -OM 21%
12% 1.55 0 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
T AT&T
$128.9B
+2.7%
GM -OM 18%
10% 1.30 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
CMCSA Comcast
$123.0B
0.0%
GM -OM 15%
9.2% 0.94 0 of 4to read 0 0 10-K
DIS Walt Disney
$98.9B
+3.4%
GM -OM 18%
8.7% 0.42 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
TMUS T-Mobile US
$93.8B
+8.5%
GM -OM 21%
12% 1.62 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
CHTR Charter Communications
$55.6B
-0.6%
GM -OM 11%
2.5% 9.75 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
NFLX Netflix
$49.7B
+16%
GM 51%OM 31%
30% 0.52 1 of 4to read 0 0 10-K
SKYD Skydance Corporation
$29.2B
-1.5%
GM -OM -18%
-21% 1.26 0 of 2to read 0 0 10-K
LYV Live Nation Entertainment
$27.9B
+8.8%
GM -OM 3.2%
0.5% - 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
OMC Omnicom Group
$24.8B
+10%
GM 13%OM 6.4%
2.8% 1.01 2 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
Sales growth is the last fiscal year against the one before; margins are over the last twelve months. Where each comes from

How to read this page

  • A radar shows where a company ranks among its group on six ratios. A corner at the edge means it is above every other company on that ratio.
  • A table row lists the facts as the filings give them: revenue, growth, margins, debt to equity, the accounting checks, insider buying and followed investors holding.
  • A bubble to the right grew faster, and one higher up kept more of its sales as free cash flow.
  • A bar is paragraphs that mention the topic this year, and the mark on it is last year.

Risk Factors and XBRL figures from each company's latest 10-K, read nightly from SEC EDGAR. Nothing here is a rating.

By topic · 10-K Item 1A

Cybersecurity: paragraphs that mention it

VZ 26 vs 25 OMC 25 vs 22 APP 24 vs 22 ECHO 22 vs 24 RDDT 22 vs 22 TMUS 22 vs 23 TTWO 21 vs 25 LYV 20 vs 16 CHTR 19 vs 18 META 19 vs 17 TKO 18 vs 19 GOOGL 16 vs 17 FOXA 15 vs 15 NWSA 15 vs 14 DIS 14 vs 14
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T 14 vs 17 CMCSA 13 vs 13 NFLX 11 vs 11 SKYD 10 ASTS 0 vs 0

Risk Factors paragraphs in each company's latest 10-K, most mentions first. The bar is this year and the mark is last year. 16 companies have no 10-K downloaded yet.

In their words

What the companies wrote

The paragraphs as filed, each linked to its filing on sec.gov

VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC

26 paragraphs

Cyberattacks, including through the use of ransomware and other forms of malware, distributed denial of services attacks, credential harvesting, social engineering and other means for obtaining unauthorized access to or disrupting the operation of our

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may intensify our cybersecurity risks by increasing the frequency and severity of cyberattacks against us or other companies and by making cyberattacks more difficult to detect, contain or mitigate.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 17, 2026

OMC OMNICOM GROUP INC.

25 paragraphs

Cybersecurity threats and attacks, including computer viruses, social engineering/phishing, malfeasance by insiders, human or technological error, advanced persistent threats, malware, hacking, ransomware or other destructive or disruptive activities or software, are constantly evolving and pose a risk to our …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

We rely extensively on information technology systems and data, and cybersecurity incidents could adversely affect us.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

ECHO EchoStar CORP

22 paragraphs

In addition, cybersecurity threat actors are increasingly sophisticated through various techniques that involve social engineering and/or misrepresentation. Techniques used in cyber-attacks to obtain unauthorized access to, disable or sabotage information technology systems are increasingly diverse and sophisticated, including …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 2, 2026

Our systems run the risk of damage, intrusion or disruption from, among other things, criminal and/or terrorist attacks, telecommunications failures, computer viruses, ransomware attacks, digital denial of service attacks, phishing and/or other attempts to injure or maliciously access …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Mar 2, 2026

RDDT Reddit, Inc.

22 paragraphs

We have experienced in the past, and may in the future experience, cybersecurity attacks (including denial of service, phishing, social engineering, ransomware, malware, and integrity attacks), computer viruses, software bugs, internet interruptions, disruptions, or losses, spam or other attacks, breach …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026

… There have been in the past, and may in the future be, significant attacks on certain of our third-party providers, such as the LastPass cybersecurity incidents in 2022. We cannot guarantee that our or our third-party providers’ systems …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 6, 2026

TMUS T-Mobile US, Inc.

22 paragraphs

Our procedures and safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information and to defend against cyberattacks seeking to disrupt our operations must be continually evaluated and enhanced to address the ever-evolving threat landscape and changing cybersecurity regulations, including while …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026

… Other bad actors aim to cause serious operational disruptions to our business and Systems through ransomware or distributed denial of service attacks. Moreover, the amount and scope of insurance that we maintain against losses resulting from any such incidents or …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026
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TTWO TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC

21 paragraphs

• the need to implement controls, procedures and policies appropriate for a larger, U.S.-based public company at companies that prior to acquisition may not have as robust controls, procedures and policies, particularly, with respect to the effectiveness of cyber …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K May 22, 2026

… We have incurred certain immaterial, incremental and one-time costs associated with these cybersecurity incidents related to consultants, experts and data recovery efforts, and we expect to incur additional costs related to cybersecurity protections in the future. We have implemented …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K May 22, 2026

LYV Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

20 paragraphs

Risks Relating to Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

… high policy limits of coverage at a cost we believe to be reasonable, including coverage for acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, weather-related damage and disruptions and other perils associated with our operations, including communicable diseases and/or pandemics, artist …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

CHTR CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/

19 paragraphs

… Both unsuccessful and successful “cyber attacks” on companies have continued to increase in frequency, scope and potential harm in recent years, and the increasing use of AI may intensify these cybersecurity risks. While we develop and maintain systems seeking to …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 30, 2026

• cybersecurity protection and practices, including customer and employee privacy and data security;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 30, 2026

META Meta Platforms, Inc.

19 paragraphs

We regularly experience such cyber-attacks and other security incidents of varying degrees, and we incur significant costs in protecting against or remediating such incidents. In addition, we are subject to a variety of laws and regulations in the United …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 29, 2026

Security breaches, improper access to or disclosure of our data or user data, other hacking and phishing attacks on our systems, or other cyber incidents could harm our reputation and adversely affect our business.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 29, 2026

TKO TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

18 paragraphs

• compliance with cybersecurity laws imposing country-specific requirements relating to information systems and network design, security, operations, and use;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

… the UK GDPR (as defined below), and other European cyber-security laws, which can be substantial and may be assessed based on a percentage of revenue. Laws and regulations around cybersecurity, including Directive (EU) 2022/2555 or the NIS 2 …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

GOOGL Alphabet Inc.

16 paragraphs

We experience cyber attacks and other attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems on a regular basis. Cyber attacks continue to evolve in sophistication and volume, and inherently may be difficult to detect for long periods of time. The …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 5, 2026

• Google Cloud Platform primarily generates consumption-based fees and subscriptions for infrastructure, platform, and other services. These services provide access to solutions such as AI offerings including our enterprise AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini Enterprise; cybersecurity offerings; and data and analytics solutions;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 5, 2026

FOXA Fox Corp

15 paragraphs

… our business activities, and shutdowns or disruptions of, and cybersecurity attacks on, the Systems pose increasing risks. Disruptions to the Systems, such as computer hacking and phishing, theft, computer viruses, ransomware, worms or other destructive software, process breakdowns, denial of …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 6, 2026

… From time to time, the Company experiences cybersecurity threats and attacks. Although no cybersecurity incident has been material to the Company’s businesses to date, we expect to continue to be subject to cybersecurity threats and attacks and there can …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 6, 2026

NWSA NEWS CORP

15 paragraphs

… Events affecting the Systems such as computer compromises, cyber threats and attacks, computer viruses or other destructive or disruptive software, process breakdowns, ransomware and denial of service attacks, malicious social engineering or other malicious activities by individuals (including employees) or …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 7, 2026

… While the Company maintains cyber risk insurance, this insurance may not be sufficient to cover, or extend to, all costs or damage relating to any cybersecurity incident, and the Company cannot be certain that its current coverage will continue to …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 7, 2026

DIS Walt Disney Co

14 paragraphs

We have developed and maintain an information security program to assess, identify and manage cyber risks and the continued development and maintenance of this program is costly and requires ongoing monitoring and updating as technologies change, including as a result …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 13, 2025

RISKS RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LITIGATION, CYBERSECURITY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 13, 2025

T AT&T INC.

14 paragraphs

Cyberattacks - including through the use of malware, computer viruses, distributed denial of services attacks, ransomware attacks, credential harvesting, social engineering and other means for obtaining unauthorized access to or disrupting the operation of our networks and systems or accessing our …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 9, 2026

• The impact from major equipment, software or other failures or errors that disrupt our networks or cyber incidents; the effect of security breaches related to the network or customer information; our inability to obtain handsets, equipment/software or have handsets …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 9, 2026

CMCSA COMCAST CORP

13 paragraphs

… These incidents include computer hacking, cyber attacks, computer viruses, worms or other destructive or disruptive software, denial of service attacks, phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, malicious social engineering, theft, misconduct, fraud and other malicious activities. Incidents can be caused inadvertently by …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 3, 2026

… which expose us to cyber attacks with respect to such third-party suppliers and service providers and their products and services. Due to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations, we may be held responsible for cybersecurity breaches or incidents experienced …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 3, 2026

NFLX NETFLIX INC

11 paragraphs

Any significant disruption in or unauthorized access to our computer systems or those of third parties that we utilize in our operations, including those relating to cybersecurity or arising from cyber-attacks, could result in a loss or degradation of service, unauthorized access, disclosure or destruction of data, including member and corporate information, or theft of intellectual property, including digital content assets, which could adversely impact our business.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 23, 2026

Our computer systems and those of third parties we use in our operations are subject to constantly evolving cybersecurity threats, including cyber-attacks such as computer viruses, malware, ransomware, denial of service attacks, physical or electronic break-ins, or insider …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Jan 23, 2026

SKYD Skydance Corp

10 paragraphs

Risks Relating to Business Continuity, Cybersecurity and Privacy and Data Protection

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

… These Systems have experienced, and are expected to continue to experience, cybersecurity attacks intended to disrupt our services and operations, exfiltrate, corrupt or prevent our access to and/or use of our data, proprietary information or intellectual property, or exfiltrate …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.