COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CMCSA - Nasdaq - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
Overall CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CMCSA against 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CMCSA's Return On Assets of 5.44% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CMCSA (17.11%) is better than 87.36% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.22%, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.82% 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 6.90%.
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's Profit Margin of 11.92% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a better Operating Margin (18.51%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
CMCSA has a Gross Margin of 69.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMCSA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 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 1.43. 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 of 1.43. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.22, CMCSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% 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.
CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.15. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a worse Current ratio (0.72) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CMCSA (0.72) is worse than 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.58% over the past year.
CMCSA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.82%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.17% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.27% on average per year.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
EPS Next 5Y7.27%
Revenue Next Year2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y1.55%
Revenue Next 5Y1.55%
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
CMCSA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.80.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.29), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CMCSA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.46, CMCSA pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCSA pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, CMCSA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 9.72%, which is quite nice.
CMCSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)9.72%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
32.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMCSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CMCSA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.74%
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
NASDAQ:CMCSA (1/22/2025, 2:43:05 PM)
37.065
+0.09 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-8.72%
Market Cap141.83B
Analysts76.41
Price Target48.95 (32.07%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.72%
DP32.74%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.93%
Min EPS beat(2)2.59%
Max EPS beat(2)5.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.2%
Min EPS beat(4)2.17%
Max EPS beat(4)5.28%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.05%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.4%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)8.65%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.9%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.76%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.33%
PT rev (1m)-0.64%
PT rev (3m)3.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.21
EY11.36%
EPS(NY)4.49
Fwd EY12.13%
FCF(TTM)2.87
FCFY7.75%
OCF(TTM)6.67
OCFY17.99%
SpS32.16
BVpS22.42
TBVpS-19.19
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.44% | ||
| ROE | 17.11% | ||
| ROCE | 9.81% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.54% | ||
| OM | 18.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.92% | ||
| GM | 69.73% | ||
| FCFM | 8.93% |
ROA(3y)4.34%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)6.07%
ROIC(5y)5.71%
ROICexc(3y)6.24%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)22.86%
ROICexgc(5y)22.75%
ROCE(3y)9.57%
ROCE(5y)9%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.1%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.57%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
F-Score5
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)98.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.42%
Profit Quality(3y)146.81%
Profit Quality(5y)133.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.58%
EPS 3Y15.01%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%3.7%
EPS Next Y9.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.91%
EPS Next 5Y7.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%6.49%
Revenue Next Year2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y1.55%
Revenue Next 5Y1.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.42%
EBIT growth 3Y9.91%
EBIT growth 5Y4.39%
EBIT Next Year57.79%
EBIT Next 3Y18.35%
EBIT Next 5Y11.38%
FCF growth 1Y-27.2%
FCF growth 3Y-0.36%
FCF growth 5Y0.59%
OCF growth 1Y-9.58%
OCF growth 3Y4.84%
OCF growth 5Y3.24%