27.42 USD
-0.71 (-2.52%)
27.4591 USD
+0.04 (+0.14%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CMCSA. CMCSA was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CMCSA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CMCSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CMCSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.28%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% 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 94.51% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.41%) than 84.62% 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 6.93%.
| 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
CMCSA has a better Profit Margin (18.33%) than 94.51% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.19%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.88%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CMCSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.40, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.74% 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.
CMCSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.46. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 78.02% 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 50.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.15%
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 65.93% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 62.64% 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
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.99% over the past year.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.20% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.48% on average over the next years.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y3.48%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
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 6.20, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.50 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 82.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CMCSA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)16.86
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.42%, which is a nice return.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.28. CMCSA pays more dividend than 87.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 8.54%, which is quite nice.
CMCSA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
21.56% 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.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
27.42
-0.71 (-2.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.46%
Market Cap99.92B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70
Price Target36.43 (32.86%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio1.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.56%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)-1.73%
PT rev (3m)-10.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.02 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY16.12%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY15.38%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY18.14%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY32.91%
SpS33.84
BVpS26.64
TBVpS-16.47
PEG (NY)16.86
PEG (5Y)0.92
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score8
WACC6.15%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 5Y3.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
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.