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.

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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.
  • 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.
CMCSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMCSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • CMCSA has a Return On Assets of 7.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
  • CMCSA has a Return On Equity of 21.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CMCSA (6.98%) is better than 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 6.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.23%
ROE 21.29%
ROIC 6.98%
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
CMCSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMCSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CMCSA's Profit Margin of 15.00% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
  • CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CMCSA has a Operating Margin (15.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CMCSA has a Gross Margin of 70.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.49% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 15.67%
PM (TTM) 15%
GM 70.13%
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%
CMCSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMCSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. CMCSA Health Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CMCSA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CMCSA Yearly Shares OutstandingCMCSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
CMCSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMCSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CMCSA's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 5.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CMCSA, 5.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.34, CMCSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that CMCSA has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CMCSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 48.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 5.34
Altman-Z 1.37
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC6.07%
CMCSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMCSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CMCSA has a Current Ratio of 0.87. 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 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA is outperformed by 78.38% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CMCSA has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
CMCSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMCSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. CMCSA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CMCSA have decreased by -8.68% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.39%.
  • Measured over the past years, CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.68%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-27.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%5.25%

3.2 Future

  • CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.20% yearly.
  • CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.15%
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.54%

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.
CMCSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMCSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
CMCSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMCSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8

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4. CMCSA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.80, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.80 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 97.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.8
Fwd PE 6.8
CMCSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.52
EV/EBITDA 5.09
CMCSA Per share dataCMCSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

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%

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5. CMCSA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
  • CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.28. CMCSA pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%

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.
  • CMCSA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
CMCSA Yearly Dividends per shareCMCSA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CMCSA pays out 26.16% 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.
DP26.16%
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
CMCSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMCSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B
CMCSA Dividend Payout.CMCSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMCSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CMCSA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COMCAST CORP-CLASS A

NASDAQ:CMCSA (5/1/2026, 8:18:10 PM)

After market: 27.18 -0.01 (-0.04%)

27.19

+0.15 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Industry Strength60.25
Industry Growth30.43
Earnings (Last)04-23
Earnings (Next)07-29
Inst Owners88.7%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-3.54%
Market Cap97.83B
Revenue(TTM)125.28B
Net Income(TTM)18.80B
Analysts68.72
Price Target34.63 (27.36%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
DP26.16%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date04-01
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.56%
Min EPS beat(2)5.07%
Max EPS beat(2)8.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)8.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.84%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.59%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.77%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.82%
PT rev (1m)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.8
Fwd PE 6.8
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 5.52
P/OCF 3.03
P/B 1.11
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.09
EPS(TTM)4
EY14.71%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY14.72%
FCF(TTM)4.92
FCFY18.11%
OCF(TTM)8.96
OCFY32.96%
SpS34.82
BVpS24.54
TBVpS-15.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
Graham Number46.9912 (72.83%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.23%
ROE 21.29%
ROCE 8.66%
ROIC 6.98%
ROICexc 7.29%
ROICexgc 21.68%
OM 15.67%
PM (TTM) 15%
GM 70.13%
FCFM 14.14%
ROA(3y)6.41%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)19.39%
ROE(5y)15.91%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.72%
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 Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 5.34
Debt/EBITDA 2.49
Cap/Depr 89.51%
Cap/Sales 11.59%
Interest Coverage 5
Cash Conversion 89.93%
Profit Quality 94.25%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 1.37
F-Score8
WACC6.07%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)-8.68%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y10.5%
EPS Q2Q%-27.52%
EPS Next Y-14.15%
EPS Next 2Y-3.54%
EPS Next 3Y0.95%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%5.25%
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year59.5%
EBIT Next 3Y19.2%
EBIT Next 5Y11.78%
FCF growth 1Y29.3%
FCF growth 3Y15%
FCF growth 5Y7.98%
OCF growth 1Y10.71%
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 6.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.


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.