COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CTP2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:CTP2 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US20030N1019 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, CTP2 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTP2 was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. While CTP2 has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CTP2 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CTP2 was profitable.
CTP2 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CTP2 has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CTP2 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CTP2's Return On Assets of 6.08% is amongst the best of the industry. CTP2 outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
CTP2's Return On Equity of 18.93% is amongst the best of the industry. CTP2 outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
CTP2's Return On Invested Capital of 8.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTP2 outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTP2 is in line with the industry average of 9.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.08%) for CTP2 is below the current ROIC(8.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 18.93% | ||
| ROIC | 8.16% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)14.72%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)8.08%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
1.3 Margins
CTP2 has a better Profit Margin (13.09%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTP2 has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CTP2 (18.82%) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTP2 has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CTP2 (70.07%) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
CTP2's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.09% | ||
| GM | 70.07% |
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.76%
PM growth 3Y2.46%
PM growth 5Y1.77%
GM growth 3Y1.53%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTP2 is creating some value.
CTP2 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CTP2 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTP2 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTP2 is 7.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take CTP2, 7.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CTP2 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTP2 outperforms 40.32% 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.10) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
CTP2 has a Current Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that CTP2 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.68, CTP2 is not doing good in the industry: 82.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that CTP2 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTP2 has a Quick ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTP2 underperforms 75.81% 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.
CTP2 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.77% yearly.
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
CTP2 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.73% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.11%
EPS Next 2Y7.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year-0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
Revenue Next 5Y1.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 7.62, the valuation of CTP2 can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTP2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTP2 is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.47, CTP2 is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of CTP2 can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTP2 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 92.74. CTP2 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTP2 is on the same level as its industry peers.
CTP2's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.73 |
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)1.86
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y7.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%, CTP2 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of CTP2 dropped by -20.14% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.05, CTP2 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, CTP2 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CTP2 grows each year by 9.72%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
29.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTP2. This is a low number and 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 2Y7.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%
COMCAST CORP-CLASS A
FRA:CTP2 (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
31.935
-0.74 (-2.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap122.20B
Analysts76.41
Price Target46.18 (44.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.72%
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)8.19%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.55%
Min EPS beat(4)2.17%
Max EPS beat(4)8.19%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.66%
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)-1.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
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)-1.17%
PT rev (3m)5.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.73 |
EPS(TTM)4.19
EY13.12%
EPS(NY)4.36
Fwd EY13.66%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY9.93%
OCF(TTM)7
OCFY21.91%
SpS31.29
BVpS21.64
TBVpS-17.74
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)1.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 18.93% | ||
| ROCE | 10.27% | ||
| ROIC | 8.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.07% | ||
| OM | 18.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.09% | ||
| GM | 70.07% | ||
| FCFM | 10.14% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)14.72%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)8.08%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)8.3%
ROICexc(5y)7.57%
ROICexgc(3y)29.38%
ROICexgc(5y)28.1%
ROCE(3y)10.17%
ROCE(5y)9.23%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.56%
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.76%
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 | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 77.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 Y4.11%
EPS Next 2Y7.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.49%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%2.12%
Revenue Next Year-0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
Revenue Next 5Y1.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 3Y3.68%
EBIT growth 5Y1.8%
EBIT Next Year66.2%
EBIT Next 3Y20.33%
EBIT Next 5Y12.57%
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%