COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
27.51 USD
-0.46 (-1.64%)
27.65 USD
+0.14 (+0.51%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CMCSA. 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
In the past year CMCSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CMCSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CMCSA has a better Return On Assets (8.28%) than 90.53% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a better Return On Equity (23.29%) than 92.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.41%, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.33%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
CMCSA's Operating Margin of 18.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.32% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a better Gross Margin (71.88%) 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA has a better Altman-Z score (1.40) than 61.05% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.46, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.41%
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.
The Current ratio of CMCSA (0.88) is worse than 64.21% of its industry peers.
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 Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 62.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.99%.
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 0.20% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
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 3.55% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.22, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.35 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
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)8.54
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.72%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.47. CMCSA pays more dividend than 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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.
CMCSA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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.
CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
27.51
-0.46 (-1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.66%
Inst Owner Change-1.75%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.66%
Market Cap101.57B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70.73
Price Target40.19 (46.09%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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)-1.56%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY16.07%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY15.75%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY17.85%
OCF(TTM)8.91
OCFY32.37%
SpS33.4
BVpS26.29
TBVpS-16.26
PEG (NY)8.54
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number51.14
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score8
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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 Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.72%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.58%
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 6.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
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%.