29.3 USD
+0.07 (+0.24%)
29.1795 USD
-0.12 (-0.41%)
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 93 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA has been profitable.
- CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CMCSA's Return On Assets of 8.28% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 92.47% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CMCSA (23.29%) is better than 94.62% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 84.95% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 18.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 94.62% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CMCSA's Operating Margin of 18.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.02% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.88%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.95% 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
- CMCSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CMCSA's Altman-Z score of 1.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 65.59% 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.
- CMCSA's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 78.49% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.96, CMCSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.62%
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 64.52% 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 62.37% 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.
- CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.20%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
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
- CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.77%
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
- CMCSA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.63.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.95 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.13 |
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.
- CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)18.02
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.66%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, CMCSA pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCSA pays more dividend than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 8.54%, which is quite nice.
- 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.
- The dividend of CMCSA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the financial health for CMCSA stock?
The financial health rating of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CMCSA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is expected to grow by 0.37% in the next year.