COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:CMCSA • US20030N1019

29.76 USD
+0.17 (+0.57%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
29.94 USD
+0.18 (+0.6%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:07:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CMCSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMCSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.34%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CMCSA (20.64%) is better than 86.11% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.07%, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% 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 6.72%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 20.64%
ROIC 7.07%
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.68%
CMCSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMCSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CMCSA has a better Profit Margin (16.17%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CMCSA (16.93%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.75%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.93%
PM (TTM) 16.17%
GM 71.75%
OM growth 3Y-3.58%
OM growth 5Y-0.28%
PM growth 3Y54.04%
PM growth 5Y9.71%
GM growth 3Y1.54%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
CMCSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMCSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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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.
  • CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CMCSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CMCSA Yearly Shares OutstandingCMCSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
CMCSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMCSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 5.14, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CMCSA, 5.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CMCSA's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.14 is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 83.33% 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.
  • CMCSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 5.14
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC6.59%
CMCSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMCSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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.
  • The Current ratio of CMCSA (0.88) is worse than 75.00% 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
CMCSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMCSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CMCSA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.69%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • CMCSA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.02%.
  • Measured over the past years, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%

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 7.45% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.8%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.9%
EPS Next 5Y7.45%
Revenue Next Year1.23%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.22%

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.
  • 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.
CMCSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMCSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B
CMCSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMCSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.92, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.19 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.92
Fwd PE 7.19
CMCSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 97.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.64
EV/EBITDA 5.31
CMCSA Per share dataCMCSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.22. CMCSA pays more dividend than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.76%!
  • 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)7.76%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
CMCSA Yearly Dividends per shareCMCSA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CMCSA pays out 24.47% 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.
DP24.47%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.9%
CMCSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMCSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B
CMCSA Dividend Payout.CMCSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMCSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COMCAST CORP-CLASS A

NASDAQ:CMCSA (2/3/2026, 8:07:44 PM)

After market: 29.94 +0.18 (+0.6%)

29.76

+0.17 (+0.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners88.83%
Inst Owner Change-4.2%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.22%
Market Cap108.44B
Revenue(TTM)123.71B
Net Income(TTM)20.00B
Analysts70
Price Target35.98 (20.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.76%
DP24.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date01-14
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(2)8.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)8.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.91%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.25%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.93%
PT rev (1m)-1.23%
PT rev (3m)-10.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.92
Fwd PE 7.19
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 5.64
P/OCF 3.22
P/B 1.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.31
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY14.45%
EPS(NY)4.14
Fwd EY13.9%
FCF(TTM)5.28
FCFY17.74%
OCF(TTM)9.23
OCFY31.02%
SpS33.95
BVpS26.59
TBVpS-16.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number50.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 20.64%
ROCE 8.76%
ROIC 7.07%
ROICexc 7.36%
ROICexgc 22.81%
OM 16.93%
PM (TTM) 16.17%
GM 71.75%
FCFM 15.55%
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.68%
ROICexc(3y)8.14%
ROICexc(5y)7.93%
ROICexgc(3y)27.96%
ROICexgc(5y)27.85%
ROCE(3y)9.76%
ROCE(5y)9.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.66%
OM growth 3Y-3.58%
OM growth 5Y-0.28%
PM growth 3Y54.04%
PM growth 5Y9.71%
GM growth 3Y1.54%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 5.14
Debt/EBITDA 2.5
Cap/Depr 88.88%
Cap/Sales 11.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.54%
Profit Quality 96.18%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)99.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.67%
Profit Quality(3y)85.96%
Profit Quality(5y)122.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-12.5%
EPS Next Y-3.8%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y4.9%
EPS Next 5Y7.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
Revenue Next Year1.23%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.98%
EBIT growth 5Y3.33%
EBIT Next Year69.97%
EBIT Next 3Y21.67%
EBIT Next 5Y12.96%
FCF growth 1Y53.34%
FCF growth 3Y15%
FCF growth 5Y7.98%
OCF growth 1Y21.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.4%
OCF growth 5Y6.34%

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 4 / 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 decline by -3.8% in the next year.