COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CMCSA - Nasdaq - US20030N1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CMCSA against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CMCSA is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CMCSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CMCSA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CMCSA's Return On Assets of 5.87% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CMCSA (18.13%) is better than 89.58% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.15%) than 80.21% of its industry peers.
CMCSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.07%) for CMCSA is below the current ROIC(8.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 18.13% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% |
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
CMCSA's Profit Margin of 12.71% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CMCSA (18.73%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CMCSA (70.36%) is better than 87.50% 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 | 18.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.71% | ||
| GM | 70.36% |
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 CMCSA is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA has a Altman-Z score (1.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 7.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMCSA, 7.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.38, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.07. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a worse Current ratio (0.65) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. 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's Quick ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA is outperformed by 79.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.09% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.77% on average per year.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.33%.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.09%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%4.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.96% on average over the next years.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.22%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.94%
EPS Next 5Y6.96%
Revenue Next Year-0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of CMCSA.
CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.41, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CMCSA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.51
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%. 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 4.91. CMCSA pays more dividend than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
CMCSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As CMCSA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
30.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMCSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.84%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.94%
NASDAQ:CMCSA (5/21/2025, 12:53:06 PM)
35.465
-0.12 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.78%
Inst Owner Change-0.77%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-3.25%
Market Cap132.42B
Analysts73.85
Price Target41.68 (17.52%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP30.84%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.91%
Min EPS beat(2)7.62%
Max EPS beat(2)8.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.92%
Min EPS beat(4)2.59%
Max EPS beat(4)8.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.5%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)6.25%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)7.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.99%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.58%
PT rev (1m)-5.65%
PT rev (3m)-14.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
EPS(TTM)4.38
EY12.35%
EPS(NY)4.79
Fwd EY13.5%
FCF(TTM)3.6
FCFY10.14%
OCF(TTM)7.53
OCFY21.24%
SpS33.09
BVpS23.2
TBVpS-18.62
PEG (NY)2.51
PEG (5Y)1.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 18.13% | ||
| ROCE | 10.27% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.29% | ||
| OM | 18.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.71% | ||
| GM | 70.36% | ||
| FCFM | 10.87% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.71%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
F-Score8
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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)7.09%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%4.81%
EPS Next Y3.22%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.94%
EPS Next 5Y6.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
Revenue Next Year-0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.36%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year64.29%
EBIT Next 3Y19.59%
EBIT Next 5Y11.76%
FCF growth 1Y14.89%
FCF growth 3Y-9.79%
FCF growth 5Y-1.12%
OCF growth 1Y6.58%
OCF growth 3Y-1.71%
OCF growth 5Y1.49%