COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CTP2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:CTP2 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US20030N1019 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CTP2. CTP2 was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. CTP2 scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CTP2 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CTP2 had positive earnings in the past year.
CTP2 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CTP2 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CTP2 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CTP2 (6.08%) is better than 80.60% of its industry peers.
CTP2 has a better Return On Equity (18.92%) than 85.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.15%, CTP2 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTP2 is in line with the industry average of 8.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.07%) for CTP2 is below the current ROIC(8.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 18.92% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.09%, CTP2 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTP2 has grown nicely.
CTP2 has a Operating Margin of 18.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTP2 outperforms 95.52% of its industry peers.
CTP2's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 70.08%, CTP2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTP2 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.09% | ||
| GM | 70.08% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTP2 is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CTP2 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CTP2 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CTP2 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CTP2 has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CTP2 is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CTP2 has a Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTP2 outperforms 55.22% of its industry peers.
CTP2 has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.90. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CTP2 would need 7.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CTP2's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTP2 outperforms 46.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that CTP2 has dependencies on debt financing.
CTP2 has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that CTP2 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTP2 has a Current ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTP2 underperforms 77.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that CTP2 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTP2 has a worse Quick ratio (0.68) than 70.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.07% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.77% on average over the past years.
CTP2 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.78%.
CTP2 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.07%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.12%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.73% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTP2 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.17%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.31%
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 stable.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.64 indicates a reasonable valuation of CTP2.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTP2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTP2 is cheaper than 77.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTP2 to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say CTP2 is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.54, the valuation of CTP2 can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTP2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTP2 is cheaper than 77.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, CTP2 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTP2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTP2 is cheaper than 61.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTP2 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CTP2 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.41
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTP2 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
CTP2's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.64.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, CTP2 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CTP2 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.54%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CTP2 pays out 29.73% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CTP2 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.73%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
FRA:CTP2 (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.47
+1.26 (+3.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap130.33B
Analysts75.38
Price Target42.63 (23.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
Yearly Dividend1.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.54%
DP29.73%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.39%
Min EPS beat(2)2.59%
Max EPS beat(2)8.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.56%
Min EPS beat(4)2.17%
Max EPS beat(4)8.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.67%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.93%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)8.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.89%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.89%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.49%
PT rev (1m)-7.69%
PT rev (3m)-8.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.13 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)4.03
Fwd EY11.71%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY8.86%
OCF(TTM)6.74
OCFY19.56%
SpS30.14
BVpS20.84
TBVpS-17.09
PEG (NY)7.41
PEG (5Y)1.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 18.92% | ||
| ROCE | 10.27% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.05% | ||
| OM | 18.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.09% | ||
| GM | 70.08% | ||
| FCFM | 10.14% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.71%
ROICexcg 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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 77.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score9
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)9.07%
EPS 3Y10.15%
EPS 5Y6.77%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y1.17%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.12%
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y1.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.13%
EBIT growth 3Y3.63%
EBIT growth 5Y1.78%
EBIT Next Year64.62%
EBIT Next 3Y19.69%
EBIT Next 5Y12.58%
FCF growth 1Y-3.22%
FCF growth 3Y-9.79%
FCF growth 5Y-1.12%
OCF growth 1Y-2.91%
OCF growth 3Y-1.71%
OCF growth 5Y1.49%