COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CMCSA • US20030N1019
Current stock price
28.05 USD
-0.66 (-2.3%)
At close:
28.02 USD
-0.03 (-0.11%)
Pre-Market:
This CMCSA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CMCSA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
- CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CMCSA has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CMCSA has a better Return On Assets (7.34%) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA's Return On Equity of 20.64% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMCSA is above the industry average of 5.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.34% | ||
| ROE | 20.64% | ||
| ROIC | 7.14% |
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CMCSA (16.17%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.12%, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CMCSA has a Gross Margin of 71.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 17.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.17% | ||
| GM | 71.75% |
OM growth 3Y-2.81%
OM growth 5Y0.2%
PM growth 3Y54.04%
PM growth 5Y9.71%
GM growth 3Y1.54%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
2. CMCSA Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
- CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CMCSA has a Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 5.14, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CMCSA, 5.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA (5.14) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC6.1%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, CMCSA is doing worse than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (0.88) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. CMCSA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CMCSA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.69%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.02% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.62% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
3.2 Future
- CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.81% yearly.
- CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.44%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue Next Year-1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CMCSA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.52, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.37, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.76, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 86.49% 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 94.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
5. CMCSA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.23. CMCSA pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 7.87%, which is quite nice.
- 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)7.87%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMCSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.47%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
CMCSA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
28.05
-0.66 (-2.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners88.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-3.58%
Market Cap100.92B
Revenue(TTM)123.71B
Net Income(TTM)20.00B
Analysts68.72
Price Target34.49 (22.96%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
DP24.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(2)8.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)8.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.91%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.25%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.93%
PT rev (1m)-0.12%
PT rev (3m)-5.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 3 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.09 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY15.33%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY13.58%
FCF(TTM)5.35
FCFY19.06%
OCF(TTM)9.35
OCFY33.34%
SpS34.38
BVpS26.93
TBVpS-16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number51.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.34% | ||
| ROE | 20.64% | ||
| ROCE | 8.86% | ||
| ROIC | 7.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.06% | ||
| OM | 17.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.17% | ||
| GM | 71.75% | ||
| FCFM | 15.55% |
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
ROICexc(3y)8.2%
ROICexc(5y)7.96%
ROICexgc(3y)28.15%
ROICexgc(5y)27.96%
ROCE(3y)9.83%
ROCE(5y)9.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.16%
OM growth 3Y-2.81%
OM growth 5Y0.2%
PM growth 3Y54.04%
PM growth 5Y9.71%
GM growth 3Y1.54%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
F-Score8
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)99.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.67%
Profit Quality(3y)85.96%
Profit Quality(5y)122.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
EPS Next Y-11.44%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-9%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year62.25%
EBIT Next 3Y19.55%
EBIT Next 5Y11.74%
FCF growth 1Y53.34%
FCF growth 3Y15%
FCF growth 5Y7.98%
OCF growth 1Y21.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.4%
OCF growth 5Y6.34%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A / CMCSA Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for COMCAST CORP-CLASS A?
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 6.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.
What is the expected EPS growth for COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is expected to decline by -11.44% in the next year.