COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA)
US20030N1019 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While CMCSA has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CMCSA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
In the past year CMCSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CMCSA has always been profitable.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CMCSA has a Return On Assets of 5.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 83.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CMCSA (18.67%) is better than 88.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.66%, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCSA is below the industry average of 8.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.07%) for CMCSA is below the current ROIC(6.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
| ROIC | 6.66% |
ROA(3y)4.34%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)6.07%
ROIC(5y)5.71%
1.3 Margins
CMCSA has a better Profit Margin (12.64%) than 85.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.24%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a better Gross Margin (70.00%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | 70% |
OM growth 3Y4.19%
OM growth 5Y-0.74%
PM growth 3Y7.56%
PM growth 5Y0.39%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CMCSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
CMCSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CMCSA (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMCSA would need 7.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA (7.05) is better than 66.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14 is on the high side and indicates that CMCSA has dependencies on debt financing.
CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 64.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC6.57%
2.3 Liquidity
CMCSA has a Current Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CMCSA (0.59) is worse than 88.42% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a worse Quick ratio (0.59) than 88.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.24% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CMCSA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.52% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.24%
EPS 3Y15.01%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.33% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y1.57%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.79, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.63, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very reasonable.
85.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.07. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CMCSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CMCSA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.35. CMCSA pays more dividend than 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CMCSA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 9.72%, which is quite nice.
CMCSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CMCSA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CMCSA pays out 31.05% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.05%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
NASDAQ:CMCSA (5/31/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
After market: 39.94 -0.09 (-0.22%)40.03
+1.16 (+2.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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| PE | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.63 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.04
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
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| OM | 19.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | 70% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.46
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| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)10.24%
EPS 3Y15.01%
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EPS Next Y9.42%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
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