COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CMCSA - US20030N1019 - Common Stock
32.62 USD
-0.44 (-1.33%)
32.6 USD
-0.02 (-0.06%)
Overall CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CMCSA against 99 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally CMCSA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CMCSA (8.36%) is better than 89.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CMCSA (23.65%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
CMCSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.36% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
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 Profit Margin of 18.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 92.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.23%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.86% 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 (70.82%) than 84.85% 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 | 18.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 70.82% |
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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCSA's Altman-Z score of 1.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMCSA would need 6.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA (6.12) is better than 68.69% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.99, CMCSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 64.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.53%.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%3.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
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 5.13% on average per year.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue Next Year-0.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.38 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CMCSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
82.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CMCSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 |
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 86.87% 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 80.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
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.
CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.8
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.95%.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.58. CMCSA pays more dividend than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
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)8.54%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
CMCSA pays out 21.21% 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.
DP21.21%
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
32.62
-0.44 (-1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.55%
Inst Owner Change-2.2%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-1.81%
Market Cap120.44B
Analysts72.82
Price Target41.17 (26.21%)
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP21.21%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.22%
Min EPS beat(2)2.83%
Max EPS beat(2)7.62%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.31%
Min EPS beat(4)2.59%
Max EPS beat(4)8.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.25%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.89%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.95%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)-0.35%
PT rev (3m)-1.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY13.55%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY14.28%
FCF(TTM)4.49
FCFY13.77%
OCF(TTM)8.45
OCFY25.91%
SpS33.63
BVpS26.23
TBVpS-16.68
PEG (NY)2.8
PEG (5Y)1.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.36% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROCE | 9.35% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.31% | ||
| OM | 18.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 70.82% | ||
| FCFM | 13.36% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.71%
ROICexcg 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 | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score8
WACC6.12%
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)6%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%3.31%
EPS Next Y2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.19%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.77%
EBIT Next 3Y18.49%
EBIT Next 5Y10.9%
FCF growth 1Y38.97%
FCF growth 3Y-9.79%
FCF growth 5Y-1.12%
OCF growth 1Y14.51%
OCF growth 3Y-1.71%
OCF growth 5Y1.49%