COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA)
US20030N1019 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 92 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.44%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.81% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Return On Equity of 17.11% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
CMCSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.22%) for CMCSA is above the 3 year average (6.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.44% | ||
| ROE | 17.11% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% |
ROA(3y)4.34%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)6.07%
ROIC(5y)5.71%
1.3 Margins
CMCSA has a Profit Margin of 11.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CMCSA (18.51%) is better than 86.81% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA's Gross Margin of 69.73% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 82.42% 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 | 18.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.92% | ||
| GM | 69.73% |
OM growth 3Y4.19%
OM growth 5Y-0.74%
PM growth 3Y7.56%
PM growth 5Y0.39%
GM growth 3Y0.85%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CMCSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMCSA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA has a Altman-Z score (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMCSA would need 9.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.22, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.64% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.15, CMCSA is doing worse than 64.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC6.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a Current ratio of 0.72. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.58%.
CMCSA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.58%
EPS 3Y15.01%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%3.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%6.49%
3.2 Future
CMCSA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.33% yearly.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.58%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.57%
Revenue Next 5Y1.57%
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 stable.
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
CMCSA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.21.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.52 indicates a reasonable valuation of CMCSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed 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 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 62.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CMCSA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%, CMCSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.98. CMCSA pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, CMCSA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.72%!
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 last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
32.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMCSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.74%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
NASDAQ:CMCSA (11/20/2024, 8:14:09 PM)
Premarket: 43.04 +0.05 (+0.12%)42.99
+0.67 (+1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap164.50B
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| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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| PE | 10.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.52 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.11
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 5.44% | ||
| ROE | 17.11% | ||
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| OM | 18.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.92% | ||
| GM | 69.73% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.46
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)6.58%
EPS 3Y15.01%
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EPS Next Y9.58%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
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