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

  • CMCSA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CMCSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CMCSA has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 better Return On Assets (7.34%) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
  • CMCSA has a Return On Equity of 20.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCSA outperforms 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 above the industry average of 5.91%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.17%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CMCSA has a better Operating Margin (17.12%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • CMCSA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
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.
  • CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CMCSA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMCSA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • 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.
  • CMCSA has a better Altman-Z score (1.39) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 5.14
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.16%
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 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CMCSA has a worse Current ratio (0.88) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • 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 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
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 -0.69% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CMCSA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.50% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CMCSA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.02% in the last year.
  • 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)-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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.44%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue Next Year-1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.59, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
  • 100.00% 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 (24.88), we can say CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.44, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMCSA.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. CMCSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.59
Fwd PE 7.44
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 86.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCSA is valued cheaper than 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.3
EV/EBITDA 5.16
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)0.63
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%

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5. CMCSA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CMCSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, CMCSA pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCSA pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CMCSA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.6%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CMCSA grows each year by 7.87%, 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)7.87%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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 24.47% of its income as dividend. This is a 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-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
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 (3/27/2026, 8:08:38 PM)

After market: 28.29 -0.04 (-0.14%)

28.33

-0.39 (-1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners88.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-3.58%
Market Cap101.93B
Revenue(TTM)123.71B
Net Income(TTM)20.00B
Analysts68.72
Price Target34.49 (21.74%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.6%
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.87%
DP24.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date04-01
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)-0.43%
PT rev (3m)-5.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.59
Fwd PE 7.44
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 5.3
P/OCF 3.03
P/B 1.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.16
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY15.18%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY13.44%
FCF(TTM)5.35
FCFY18.87%
OCF(TTM)9.35
OCFY33.01%
SpS34.38
BVpS26.93
TBVpS-16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number51.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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-11.44%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.75%
EPS Next 5Y4.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.62%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%1.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-9%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year62.25%
EBIT Next 3Y19.55%
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.


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 4 / 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 decline by -11.44% in the next year.