COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CMCSA • US20030N1019

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+0.41 (+1.44%)
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This CMCSA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CMCSA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
  • In the past year CMCSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of CMCSA (7.34%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.64%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCSA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.14% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
  • CMCSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.93%. This is above the industry average of 5.58%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 20.64%
ROIC 7.14%
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.17%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.12%, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • CMCSA has a better Gross Margin (71.75%) than 89.19% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 17.12%
PM (TTM) 16.17%
GM 71.75%
OM growth 3Y-2.81%
OM growth 5Y0.2%
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. CMCSA Health Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.39, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.14. This is a neutral value as CMCSA would need 5.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CMCSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.14) than 83.78% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CMCSA (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 5.14
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC6.1%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, CMCSA is doing worse than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CMCSA has a worse Quick ratio (0.88) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
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. CMCSA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CMCSA have decreased by -0.69% in the last year.
  • CMCSA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.50% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.02% in the past year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.44%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue Next Year-1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%

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 20B 40B 60B 80B 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. CMCSA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.74 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
  • CMCSA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.61, 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 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.74
Fwd PE 7.61
CMCSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMCSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.42
EV/EBITDA 5.18
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

  • The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%

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5. CMCSA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, which is a nice return.
  • CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.17. CMCSA pays more dividend than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.87%!
  • 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)7.87%
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 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
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

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CMCSA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COMCAST CORP-CLASS A

NASDAQ:CMCSA (3/19/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 29 +0.02 (+0.07%)

28.98

+0.41 (+1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners88.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-3.88%
Market Cap104.27B
Revenue(TTM)123.71B
Net Income(TTM)20.00B
Analysts68.72
Price Target34.53 (19.15%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
DP24.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date04-01
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)-0.43%
PT rev (3m)-5.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.74
Fwd PE 7.61
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 5.42
P/OCF 3.1
P/B 1.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.18
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY14.84%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY13.14%
FCF(TTM)5.35
FCFY18.45%
OCF(TTM)9.35
OCFY32.27%
SpS34.38
BVpS26.93
TBVpS-16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham Number51.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 20.64%
ROCE 8.86%
ROIC 7.14%
ROICexc 7.44%
ROICexgc 23.06%
OM 17.12%
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)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
ROICexc(3y)8.2%
ROICexc(5y)7.96%
ROICexgc(3y)28.15%
ROICexgc(5y)27.96%
ROCE(3y)9.83%
ROCE(5y)9.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.16%
OM growth 3Y-2.81%
OM growth 5Y0.2%
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 2.49
Cap/Depr 88.88%
Cap/Sales 11.65%
Interest Coverage 5.47
Cash Conversion 90%
Profit Quality 96.18%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score8
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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-11.44%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-9%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year62.25%
EBIT Next 3Y19.55%
EBIT Next 5Y11.74%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 -11.44% in the next year.