COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
27.94 USD
+0.5 (+1.82%)
27.84 USD
-0.1 (-0.36%)
Overall CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CMCSA against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are 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
CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
CMCSA has a better Return On Assets (8.28%) than 90.53% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CMCSA (23.29%) is better than 91.58% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.41%) than 75.79% 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 8.55%.
| 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 94.74% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a better Operating Margin (18.19%) than 87.37% 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 85.26% 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.
CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
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.
The Altman-Z score of CMCSA (1.40) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.46, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.63% 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/WACC1.15
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.88, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 65.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.20% in the last 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.82% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.32 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
86.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.45, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMCSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| 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.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.67
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.72%, which is a nice return.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.47. 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 2.39.
| 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 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 21.56% 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-1.01%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-1.31%
Market Cap103.16B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70.73
Price Target40.19 (43.84%)
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)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY15.82%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY15.5%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY17.57%
OCF(TTM)8.91
OCFY31.88%
SpS33.4
BVpS26.29
TBVpS-16.26
PEG (NY)8.67
PEG (5Y)0.93
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
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 6.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.06.
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%.