Comcast Corporation(CMCSA) - Stock detail

Comcast Corporation

US
CMCSA
Comcast Corporation(Listing date: 06/29/1972)

Comcast Corporation was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in December 2001. It is a global media and technology company that connects with customers, audiences and guests worldwide through the connections and platforms it provides and the content and experiences it creates. The company primarily provides broadband, wireless, video and voice services under the Xfinity, Comcast Business, Sky and NOW brands; produces, distributes and airs leading entertainment, sports and news through brands such as NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock and Sky; and owns and operates Universal Studios theme parks.

AI Value AnalystBuy
Overall Rating6.3/10
Generated at:2026-06-11 17:41:32
Analysis based on real financial data from 5 quarterly reports: 2026-03-31, 2025-12-31, 2025-09-30, 2025-06-30, and 2025-03-31. The report includes company basic information, financial condition assessment, profitability analysis, and valuation analysis. Stock price data includes 60-day trading window up to 2026-06-11. The anomalous gross margin of 100% in Q1 2026 is noted as a likely data reporting artifact.
Overview

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is a global media and technology company in the Telecom Services industry. The fundamental analysis reveals a mixed picture: the company shows strong historical profitability and appears significantly undervalued based on key metrics, but faces challenges including recent profit contraction, high financial leverage, and short-term liquidity pressure. The stock is currently trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fundamental value.

Valuation
9/10
Profitability
6/10
Financial health
4/10
Operation Advice
  • Based on fundamental analysis, a Buy recommendation is issued for value-oriented investors with a medium-to-long-term horizon.
  • The stock is considered fundamentally undervalued with a target price range of $30.00 to $36.00, implying 25% to 50% upside from the current price of $23.97.
  • Investors should be aware of the risks from high debt levels and recent profit volatility, but the margin of safety at current prices is substantial.

Valuation

P/E TTM
5.09
P/E LYR
6.58
P/B MRQ
1.08
P/S TTM
--
AI Analysis
  • Valuation metrics indicate the stock is trading at a significant discount relative to earnings and asset value, with low P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios. The analysis concludes Comcast appears fundamentally undervalued, with a reasonable fundamental price range of $30.00 to $36.00.
  • The trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 5.09, and the forward-looking (dynamic) P/E is 6.58, both very low especially for a company with a 20%+ ROE.
  • The P/B ratio is 1.08, meaning the stock is trading just slightly above its book value per share.
  • The P/S ratio of 0.68 is also low, suggesting the market assigns a low multiple to the company's revenue stream.
  • The closing price on the analysis date was $23.97, with the stock trading between a high of $32.08 and a low of $23.13 over the 60-day window, reflecting high recent volatility and a clear downtrend.
  • Based on the low P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios coupled with historically strong profitability (ROE), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) appears fundamentally undervalued.
  • The recent price decline has exacerbated this valuation gap.
  • A reasonable fundamental price range, considering normalized earnings power and sector multiples, would be $30.00 to $36.00.
  • This implies a potential upside of 25% to 50% from the current price of $23.97.
Valuation trend

Profitability

ROE TTM
20.35%
Net margin
6.44%
Gross margin
100.00%
Total revenue
31.46B
AI Analysis
  • Profitability shows strength on an annual basis with strong net margin and ROE, but recent quarterly results indicate significant volatility with a notable contraction in profitability.
  • Annual Performance (2025) was robust, with a net profit margin of 15.89% and a Return on Equity (ROE-TTM) of 20.35%, which is exceptionally strong and indicates efficient use of shareholder capital.
  • Recent Quarter (Q1 2026) shows a significant divergence.
  • Revenue grew by 5.25% year-over-year to $31.46B.
  • Net income attributable to shareholders declined by 35.59% to $2.17B.
  • This resulted in a much lower quarterly net margin of 6.44% compared to the annual figure.
  • The reported gross margin of 100% is anomalous and likely a data reporting artifact; it should be disregarded for analysis.
  • The key takeaway is a notable contraction in profitability in the most recent period.
Profitability
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ROE TTM--15.90%19.52%21.92%20.35%
Earnings
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Total revenue29.89B60.20B91.40B123.71B31.46B

Financial health

Debt/Asset
65.95%
Current ratio
0.87
Quick ratio
--
Cash ratio
0.87
AI Analysis
  • Financial health shows a mixed picture with potential short-term liquidity pressure and a significant level of financial leverage, which increases financial risk but can amplify returns.
  • The company's financial health shows a mixed picture based on the latest data (Q1 2026, as of March 31, 2026).
  • Liquidity: The current ratio of 0.87 indicates potential short-term liquidity pressure, as current assets are insufficient to cover current liabilities.
  • Solvency: The debt-to-asset ratio of 65.95% reflects a significant level of financial leverage.
  • While common for capital-intensive industries like telecom, it increases financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Profitability Impact: The high leverage amplifies returns on equity when profitable, as seen in the strong ROE, but can also magnify losses during downturns.
Leverage
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Debt/Asset67.40%64.41%64.24%64.28%65.95%
Liquidity
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Current ratio0.650.910.880.880.87