COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (1CMCSA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1CMCSA - Euronext Milan - US20030N1019 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall 1CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1CMCSA against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While 1CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. 1CMCSA is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
1CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1CMCSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1CMCSA has a Return On Assets of 5.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.13%, 1CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.15%, 1CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 8.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.15%) for 1CMCSA is above the 3 year average (8.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.71%, 1CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.39% of the companies in the same industry.
1CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1CMCSA has a Operating Margin of 18.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 70.36%, 1CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
1CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1CMCSA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CMCSA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for 1CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CMCSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CMCSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
1CMCSA's Altman-Z score of 1.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CMCSA is 7.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1CMCSA, 7.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1CMCSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CMCSA outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the high side and indicates that 1CMCSA has dependencies on debt financing.
1CMCSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that 1CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.65, 1CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
1CMCSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, 1CMCSA is doing worse than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
1CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.33%.
1CMCSA 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 6.27% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.18%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
EPS Next 5Y6.27%
Revenue Next Year-0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1CMCSA is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, 1CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.35 indicates a rather cheap valuation of 1CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, 1CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
1CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.44, 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 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
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 30.84% 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.
DP30.84%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
BIT:1CMCSA (6/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
30.115
-0.26 (-0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap112.44B
Analysts72.82
Price Target36.7 (21.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP30.84%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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)-21.43%
PT rev (3m)-21.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY12.42%
EPS(NY)4.1
Fwd EY13.61%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY10.2%
OCF(TTM)6.43
OCFY21.37%
SpS28.27
BVpS19.83
TBVpS-15.91
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)1.19
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
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Y3.18%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
EPS Next 5Y6.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.57%
Revenue Next Year-0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.36%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.49%
EBIT Next 3Y18.78%
EBIT Next 5Y10.85%
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%