29.73 USD
+1.52 (+5.39%)
29.58 USD
-0.15 (-0.5%)
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA has an excellent profitability rating, 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.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CMCSA has a better Return On Assets (8.28%) than 91.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.29%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CMCSA (7.41%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CMCSA (18.33%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a Operating Margin of 18.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 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.
The Gross Margin of CMCSA (71.88%) is better than 83.16% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMCSA is creating some value.
CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMCSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA's Altman-Z score of 1.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 62.11% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.46. This is a neutral value as CMCSA would need 5.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CMCSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.46) than 76.84% 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 48.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC6.36%
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's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA is outperformed by 66.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 64.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.99% over the past year.
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.
Measured over the past years, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.58% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.48% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.54%
EPS Next 5Y3.48%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
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.
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 6.73.
90.53% 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 (26.43), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
CMCSA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.01.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
81.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
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)16.09
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y-1.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, which is a nice return.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. CMCSA pays more dividend than 90.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 8.54%, which is quite nice.
CMCSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
21.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMCSA. This is a low number and 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-1.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.54%
29.73
+1.52 (+5.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.8%
Inst Owner Change-0.67%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.38%
Market Cap108.33B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70
Price Target36.47 (22.67%)
Short Float %1.45%
Short Ratio1.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
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)-9.27%
PT rev (3m)-11.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY14.87%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY14.26%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY16.73%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY30.35%
SpS33.84
BVpS26.64
TBVpS-16.47
PEG (NY)16.09
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number51.47
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 | 1.42 |
F-Score8
WACC6.36%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y0.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.54%
EPS Next 5Y3.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5Y0.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year62.31%
EBIT Next 3Y17.17%
EBIT Next 5Y10.54%
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 6.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.12.
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%.