28.37 USD
+0.16 (+0.57%)
28.4501 USD
+0.08 (+0.28%)
Overall CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CMCSA against 91 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.28%, CMCSA belongs to the top 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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.41%, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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 7.07%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CMCSA (18.33%) is better than 94.51% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMCSA's Operating Margin of 18.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CMCSA (71.88%) is better than 84.62% 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 | 18.19% | ||
| 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
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
CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMCSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CMCSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. 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 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA (5.46) is better than 78.02% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.88, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 65.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMCSA has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.88, CMCSA is doing worse than 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.99%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.20% in the past year.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
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
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
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 5Y5.15%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.42, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
90.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.73, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 |
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 | 5.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.45
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.68%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, CMCSA pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCSA pays more dividend than 90.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 8.54%, which is quite nice.
CMCSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
21.56% 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.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.83%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.46%
Market Cap103.38B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70
Price Target36.43 (28.41%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio1.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
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)-0.1%
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 | 6.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY15.58%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY14.87%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY17.54%
OCF(TTM)9.02
OCFY31.81%
SpS33.84
BVpS26.64
TBVpS-16.47
PEG (NY)17.45
PEG (5Y)0.95
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
WACC6.19%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 5Y5.15%
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.