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CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. While CMCSA has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CMCSA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CMCSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.28%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.29%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CMCSA (7.41%) is better than 82.65% 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 7.98%.
| 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
CMCSA has a better Profit Margin (18.33%) than 93.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CMCSA (18.19%) is better than 86.73% 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's Gross Margin of 71.88% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 83.67% 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 | 18.19% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMCSA is still 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.
CMCSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 61.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 5.46, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CMCSA, 5.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CMCSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.46) than 75.51% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.96, CMCSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC5.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a worse Current ratio (0.88) than 65.31% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.88, CMCSA is doing worse than 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.20%.
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 3.48% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.48%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.21, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.33, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
82.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 89.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.91 |
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)8.52
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.97%, which is a nice return.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.50. CMCSA pays more dividend than 88.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
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
CMCSA pays out 21.56% 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.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.66%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.32%
Market Cap99.95B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70.73
Price Target37.07 (35.14%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio1.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
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)-9.21%
PT rev (3m)-10.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.91 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY16.11%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY15.79%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY18.14%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY32.9%
SpS33.84
BVpS26.64
TBVpS-16.47
PEG (NY)8.52
PEG (5Y)0.92
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 | 1.38 |
F-Score8
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 5Y3.48%
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 5Y0.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.72%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
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%
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