COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
34.15 USD
+0.55 (+1.64%)
34.11 USD
-0.04 (-0.12%)
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 99 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CMCSA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally 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.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CMCSA (8.36%) is better than 90.82% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a Return On Equity of 23.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 90.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CMCSA (7.43%) is better than 77.55% 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 7.61%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.44%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
CMCSA has a Operating Margin of 18.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 84.69% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA's Gross Margin of 70.82% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.73% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMCSA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CMCSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA has a Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 63.27% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMCSA would need 6.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CMCSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 66.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.99, CMCSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC6.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA's Current ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 69.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.53% in the past 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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.13% 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 0.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue Next Year-0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.73, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
84.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.12 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 81.63% 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 35.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 82.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
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)2.61
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.93%, CMCSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.93. CMCSA pays more dividend than 86.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
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.
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
CMCSA pays out 21.21% 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.
DP21.21%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
34.15
+0.55 (+1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.55%
Inst Owner Change-2.2%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.85%
Market Cap126.09B
Analysts72.82
Price Target41.37 (21.14%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.21%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)-0.71%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY12.94%
EPS(NY)4.79
Fwd EY14.04%
FCF(TTM)4.44
FCFY13.01%
OCF(TTM)8.36
OCFY24.48%
SpS33.26
BVpS25.94
TBVpS-16.49
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)1.14
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%
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 Turnover0.45
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 | 1.48 |
F-Score8
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 Y2.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.19%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.77%
EBIT Next 3Y18.49%
EBIT Next 5Y10.9%
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%