COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (1CMCSA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
25.695 EUR
-0.68 (-2.56%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1CMCSA. 1CMCSA was compared to 63 industry peers in the Media industry. 1CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. 1CMCSA is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 1CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1CMCSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
1CMCSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1CMCSA has a better Return On Assets (8.36%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA has a better Return On Equity (23.65%) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.43%) than 66.13% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.36% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)14.72%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.44%, 1CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CMCSA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.23%, 1CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
1CMCSA has a better Gross Margin (70.82%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 70.82% |
OM growth 3Y1.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.78%
PM growth 3Y2.46%
PM growth 5Y1.77%
GM growth 3Y1.53%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CMCSA is still creating some value.
1CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1CMCSA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1CMCSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that 1CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.42, 1CMCSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1CMCSA would need 6.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.12, 1CMCSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that 1CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.03%
2.3 Liquidity
1CMCSA has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1CMCSA has a worse Current ratio (0.91) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, 1CMCSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, 1CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.77% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.53% in the past year.
1CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%3.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
3.2 Future
1CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.02% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
EPS Next 5Y5.02%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.74, the valuation of 1CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1CMCSA is cheaper than 88.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say 1CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
1CMCSA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.42.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say 1CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1CMCSA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.51%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, 1CMCSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
1CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1CMCSA pays out 21.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.21%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
BIT:1CMCSA (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.695
-0.68 (-2.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap94.87B
Revenue(TTM)124.18B
Net Income(TTM)22.90B
Analysts72.5
Price Target34.96 (36.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.21%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.22%
Min EPS beat(2)2.83%
Max EPS beat(2)7.62%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.31%
Min EPS beat(4)2.59%
Max EPS beat(4)8.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.25%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.89%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.95%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)-3.74%
PT rev (3m)-4.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
EPS(TTM)3.81
EY14.83%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY15.58%
FCF(TTM)3.87
FCFY15.06%
OCF(TTM)7.28
OCFY28.34%
SpS28.98
BVpS22.6
TBVpS-14.37
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number44.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.36% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROCE | 9.35% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.31% | ||
| OM | 18.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 70.82% | ||
| FCFM | 13.36% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)14.72%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)8.3%
ROICexc(5y)7.57%
ROICexgc(3y)29.37%
ROICexgc(5y)28.09%
ROCE(3y)10.17%
ROCE(5y)9.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.54%
OM growth 3Y1.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.78%
PM growth 3Y2.46%
PM growth 5Y1.77%
GM growth 3Y1.53%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
F-Score8
WACC6.03%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)103.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.59%
Profit Quality(3y)132.4%
Profit Quality(5y)128.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%3.31%
EPS Next Y2.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
EPS Next 5Y5.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.19%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.72%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.88%
FCF growth 1Y38.97%
FCF growth 3Y-9.79%
FCF growth 5Y-1.12%
OCF growth 1Y14.51%
OCF growth 3Y-1.71%
OCF growth 5Y1.49%