29.3 USD
+0.07 (+0.24%)
29.1795 USD
-0.12 (-0.41%)
Overall CMCSA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CMCSA against 93 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
- In the past 5 years CMCSA has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CMCSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CMCSA (8.28%) is better than 92.47% of its industry peers.
- CMCSA's Return On Equity of 23.29% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 94.62% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.41%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCSA is in line with the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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 94.62% 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 86.02% 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 71.88%, CMCSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for CMCSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CMCSA has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CMCSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that CMCSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CMCSA's Altman-Z score of 1.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCSA outperforms 65.59% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.46, CMCSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.49% 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.62%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.88, CMCSA is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% 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.
- The Quick ratio of CMCSA (0.88) is worse than 62.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.99% over the past year.
- CMCSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
- CMCSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.20%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.15% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMCSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
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 6.63, the valuation of CMCSA can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCSA is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, CMCSA is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.95, 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 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CMCSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCSA is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.13 |
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)18.02
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.66%, CMCSA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, CMCSA pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCSA pays more dividend than 90.32% 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CMCSA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
- 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.
- CMCSA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
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.