COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
29.195 USD
-0.07 (-0.22%)
CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. While CMCSA has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
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 Return On Assets of 8.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 90.53% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CMCSA (23.65%) is better than 91.58% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 75.79% of its industry peers.
CMCSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.44%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CMCSA (18.23%) is better than 87.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
CMCSA has a better Gross Margin (70.82%) than 85.26% 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 | 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 CMCSA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CMCSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA has a Altman-Z score (1.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMCSA would need 6.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.12, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.37% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CMCSA (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC5.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CMCSA (0.91) is worse than 66.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 64.21% 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.
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.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.53%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.02% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
EPS Next 5Y5.02%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.61, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.29, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.29 |
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.
78.95% 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 | 6.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
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)2.61
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.36. CMCSA pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
CMCSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CMCSA pays out 21.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CMCSA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.21%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
NASDAQ:CMCSA (10/17/2025, 10:13:09 AM)
29.195
-0.07 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.66%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-1.31%
Market Cap107.79B
Analysts72.5
Price Target40.83 (39.85%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.21%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)-1.14%
PT rev (3m)-1.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY15.14%
EPS(NY)4.65
Fwd EY15.91%
FCF(TTM)4.49
FCFY15.39%
OCF(TTM)8.45
OCFY28.95%
SpS33.63
BVpS26.23
TBVpS-16.68
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)0.98
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 | 1.42 |
F-Score8
WACC5.96%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 Y2.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y4.18%
EPS Next 5Y5.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.19%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.72%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.88%
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%