COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CMCSA • US20030N1019
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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.
1. CMCSA Profitability Analysis
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CMCSA has a better Return On Assets (7.34%) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CMCSA (20.64%) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 6.02%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CMCSA's Profit Margin of 16.17% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCSA has grown nicely.
- CMCSA's Operating Margin of 17.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCSA has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 71.75%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.19% 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 | 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
- CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- CMCSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 70.27% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.14, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CMCSA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC6.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CMCSA has a Current ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. CMCSA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CMCSA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.69%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, CMCSA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.02% in the last year.
- CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.62% yearly.
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
- CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.81% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.15%
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
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.
4. CMCSA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.66, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.95, 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 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.00), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.95 |
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 83.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 94.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
5. CMCSA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.50%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.19. CMCSA pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
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.
- As CMCSA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.47% 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.
DP24.47%
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
CMCSA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:CMCSA (4/22/2026, 3:37:08 PM)
29.355
+0.3 (+1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners88.7%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-3.54%
Market Cap105.61B
Revenue(TTM)123.71B
Net Income(TTM)20.00B
Analysts68.72
Price Target34.27 (16.74%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio2.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
DP24.47%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (0.33)
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)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY14.65%
EPS(NY)3.69
Fwd EY12.58%
FCF(TTM)5.35
FCFY18.21%
OCF(TTM)9.35
OCFY31.85%
SpS34.38
BVpS26.93
TBVpS-16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
Graham Number51.047 (73.9%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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-14.15%
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-9%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year59.5%
EBIT Next 3Y19.2%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for COMCAST CORP-CLASS A?
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is 6.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
What is the expected EPS growth for COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is expected to decline by -14.15% in the next year.