COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA)
US20030N1019 - Common Stock
CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CMCSA.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CMCSA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.85%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.67%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) than 70.53% 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 7.97%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) for CMCSA is above the 3 year average (6.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
| ROIC | 6.66% |
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
The Profit Margin of CMCSA (12.64%) is better than 85.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
CMCSA's Operating Margin of 19.24% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 87.37% 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 70.00%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 19.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | 70% |
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
CMCSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. 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 1.48, CMCSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 7.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMCSA, 7.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CMCSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.05. This is in the better half of the industry: CMCSA outperforms 66.32% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CMCSA (1.14) is worse than 64.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
CMCSA has a Current Ratio of 0.59. 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 (0.59) is worse than 88.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.59, CMCSA is doing worse than 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMCSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.24%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.52% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.24%
EPS 3Y15.01%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS growth Q2Q13.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Revenue growth Q2Q1.24%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.73%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.11%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year2.85%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5Y1.57%
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 stable.
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 9.60 indicates a reasonable valuation of CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.60, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.15.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
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.
CMCSA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.21. CMCSA pays more dividend than 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
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.
CMCSA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CMCSA pays out 31.05% 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.
DP31.05%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.11%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
NASDAQ:CMCSA (5/17/2024, 7:00:01 PM)
After market: 39.33 +0.06 (+0.15%)39.27
-0.1 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap154.08B
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| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 9.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)1.05
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
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| OM | 19.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | 70% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.46
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)10.24%
EPS 3Y15.01%
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EPS Next Y9.73%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.49%
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