COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (1CMCSA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
25.695 EUR
-0.68 (-2.56%)
1CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Media industry. 1CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. 1CMCSA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years 1CMCSA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1CMCSA's Return On Assets of 8.36% is amongst the best of the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 91.18% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA has a Return On Equity of 23.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.43%, 1CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of 1CMCSA (18.44%) is better than 97.06% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.23%, 1CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of 1CMCSA (70.82%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
1CMCSA'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CMCSA is still creating some value.
1CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1CMCSA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1CMCSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that 1CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
1CMCSA has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CMCSA is 6.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1CMCSA, 6.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.12, 1CMCSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that 1CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1CMCSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CMCSA outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC5.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that 1CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, 1CMCSA is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
1CMCSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1CMCSA has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1CMCSA outperforms 51.47% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.53% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.58% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CMCSA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.13% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue Next Year-0.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
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.
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
1CMCSA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.78.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CMCSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
1CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.43, the valuation of 1CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
1CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1CMCSA is cheaper than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, 1CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
1CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1CMCSA is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
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)2.57
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.53, 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
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
21.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1CMCSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1CMCSA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.21%
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
BIT:1CMCSA (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.695
-0.68 (-2.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap94.87B
Analysts72.82
Price Target36.32 (41.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.21%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.02%
PT rev (3m)-22.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY14.75%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY15.56%
FCF(TTM)3.86
FCFY15.01%
OCF(TTM)7.26
OCFY28.24%
SpS28.87
BVpS22.52
TBVpS-14.32
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)1
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 | 1.43 |
F-Score8
WACC5.76%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 Y2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
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%