27.35 USD
+0.72 (+2.7%)
27.37 USD
+0.02 (+0.07%)
Taking everything into account, CMCSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCSA was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. CMCSA scores excellent on profitability, but 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
In the past year CMCSA was profitable.
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 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCSA's Return On Equity of 23.29% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
CMCSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.41%) than 82.29% 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 8.26%.
| 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
CMCSA's Profit Margin of 18.33% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a Operating Margin of 18.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 86.46% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CMCSA has a Gross Margin of 71.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
CMCSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CMCSA has a worse 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.39, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA is 5.46, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CMCSA, 5.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCSA (5.46) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that CMCSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CMCSA (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, CMCSA is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CMCSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCSA has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCSA underperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.20% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.55% on average over the next years.
CMCSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.19, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
86.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.31 |
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 88.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
82.29% 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 | 5.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.98 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.49
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.96%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CMCSA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.64. CMCSA pays more dividend than 88.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 8.54%, 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.66%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-6.32%
Market Cap100.98B
Revenue(TTM)123.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.61B
Analysts70.73
Price Target37.07 (35.54%)
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
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)-9.21%
PT rev (3m)-10.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.98 |
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY16.16%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY15.84%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY17.95%
OCF(TTM)8.91
OCFY32.56%
SpS33.4
BVpS26.29
TBVpS-16.26
PEG (NY)8.49
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number51.14
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 | 1.39 |
F-Score8
WACC6.39%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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 Y0.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.02%
EPS Next 3Y1%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.2%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-2.72%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.5%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year63.72%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.58%
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?
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Is the dividend of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.56%.