COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
27.715 USD
+0.27 (+0.97%)
CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.28%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.53% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA has a better Return On Equity (23.29%) than 92.63% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.41%, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.28% | ||
| ROE | 23.29% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% |
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 18.33% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 92.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
CMCSA has a better Operating Margin (18.19%) than 86.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 71.88%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 18.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.33% | ||
| GM | 71.88% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
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 1.39, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA has a Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 58.95% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 5.46, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CMCSA, 5.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.46, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CMCSA (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.4%
2.3 Liquidity
CMCSA has a Current Ratio of 0.88. 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 Current ratio (0.88) than 64.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.88, CMCSA is doing worse than 62.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.99%.
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.
Looking at the last year, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.20% in the last year.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.99%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.55% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
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 decreasing.
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
CMCSA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.27.
CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 81.05% of the companies 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 33.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CMCSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.99 |
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)8.6
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.83%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.35. CMCSA pays more dividend than 88.42% 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 | 4.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
CMCSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CMCSA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
CMCSA pays out 21.56% 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.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
NASDAQ:CMCSA (11/12/2025, 2:42:10 PM)
27.715
+0.27 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.66%
Inst Owner Change-1.75%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.66%
Market Cap102.33B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70.73
Price Target40.19 (45.01%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.56%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(2)2.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)8.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.82%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.51%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.87%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.77%
PT rev (1m)-1.56%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.99 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY15.95%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY15.63%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY17.72%
OCF(TTM)8.91
OCFY32.14%
SpS33.4
BVpS26.29
TBVpS-16.26
PEG (NY)8.6
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number51.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.28% | ||
| ROE | 23.29% | ||
| ROCE | 9.34% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.12% | ||
| OM | 18.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.33% | ||
| GM | 71.88% | ||
| FCFM | 14.7% |
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 | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score8
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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)4.99%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.72%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.58%
FCF growth 1Y44.09%
FCF growth 3Y-9.79%
FCF growth 5Y-1.12%
OCF growth 1Y15.54%
OCF growth 3Y-1.71%
OCF growth 5Y1.49%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A / CMCSA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CMCSA.
What is the valuation status of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) stock?
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is 6.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
Is the dividend of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.56%.