28.37 USD
+0.16 (+0.57%)
28.4501 USD
+0.08 (+0.28%)
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 91 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. 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.
In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.28%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Return On Equity of 23.29% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.41%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
| 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 94.51% of its industry peers.
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 85.71% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA's Gross Margin of 71.88% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 84.62% 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
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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.40, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Debt to FCF ratio of 5.46. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 78.02% 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 50.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a Current ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 65.93% 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 63.74% 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 5.15% on average per year.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y0.77%
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
CMCSA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.42.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.73, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.11% 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 cheaper than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.45
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.68%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.31. CMCSA pays more dividend than 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
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 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.83%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.46%
Market Cap103.38B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70
Price Target36.43 (28.41%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio1.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
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)-0.1%
PT rev (3m)-10.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY15.58%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY14.87%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY17.54%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY31.81%
SpS33.84
BVpS26.64
TBVpS-16.47
PEG (NY)17.45
PEG (5Y)0.95
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score8
WACC6.19%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y0.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year62.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.13%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the financial health for CMCSA stock?
The financial health rating of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CMCSA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is expected to grow by 0.37% in the next year.