29.23 USD
+0.34 (+1.18%)
29.28 USD
+0.05 (+0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CMCSA. CMCSA was compared to 93 industry peers in the Media industry. While CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CMCSA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
- In the past 5 years CMCSA has always been profitable.
- CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.28%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA has a Return On Equity of 23.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 94.62% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CMCSA (7.41%) is better than 84.95% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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 94.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CMCSA's Operating Margin of 18.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.02% 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 84.95% 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
- 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
- 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 1.41, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.41, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.59% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA (5.46) is better than 78.49% 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 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.59%
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.
- CMCSA's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA is outperformed by 64.52% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 62.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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%.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.20% in the past year.
- CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
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
- CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
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 6.61, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
- 90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.93, 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 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.32), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CMCSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.09 |
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)17.97
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.66%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, CMCSA pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCSA pays more dividend than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
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.
- 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.
- CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
29.23
+0.34 (+1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners88.83%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.46%
Market Cap106.51B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70
Price Target35.98 (23.09%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio1.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.56%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date01-14 2026-01-14 (0.33)
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)-1.34%
PT rev (3m)-11.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.09 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY15.12%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY14.43%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY17.02%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY30.87%
SpS33.84
BVpS26.64
TBVpS-16.47
PEG (NY)17.97
PEG (5Y)0.98
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 | 1.41 |
F-Score8
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
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.