Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
POSITIVEFundamental
77
Precio
$27.26
Capitalización Bursátil
$95.88B
Parte 1 · Cuánto vale la empresa
Resumen
Comcast is a media and telecommunications conglomerate. Its Xfinity brand sells broadband internet, cable TV and mobile phone service to U.S. households and businesses, while its NBCUniversal arm owns NBC and other television networks, the Peacock streaming service, Universal film and TV studios, and Universal theme parks. Broadband and pay-TV to homes is the core of the business; media, movies and theme parks are separate businesses bolted on around it.
Cómo genera ingresos
Most revenue is a recurring monthly bill: broadband, video and wireless customers pay Comcast directly, which is why cable connectivity produces the steadiest cash flow. The rest is a mix of advertising and subscription fees earned by NBCUniversal's networks and Peacock, box-office and licensing revenue from Universal's films and shows, and ticket and merchandise spending at its theme parks — businesses with very different economics bundled under one parent.
Ingresos por segmento
Broadband internet, video and mobile service sold to households under the Xfinity brand — Comcast's largest and steadiest source of revenue.
NBC and cable television networks, the Peacock streaming service, and advertising sold across them.
Universal Pictures films and television production, earning box-office, licensing and streaming revenue from the content it makes.
Internet, networking and phone service sold to businesses, from small shops to large enterprise customers.
Universal theme parks and resorts in Orlando, Hollywood, Japan and Beijing, including the newly opened Epic Universe.
Ventaja competitiva
Escala · EstrechaComcast's cable and fiber lines pass tens of millions of homes that a new entrant would need years and billions of dollars to replicate, giving it a durable edge in broadband. That edge is eroding, though: fiber overbuilders and fixed-wireless home internet from Verizon and T-Mobile increasingly offer a cheaper or faster alternative in the same neighborhoods, and Comcast has been losing broadband subscribers as a result.
Qué impulsa la demanda
Moderadamente cíclicoBroadband and pay-TV bills are close to essential household spending and hold up reasonably well in a downturn, which anchors more than half of Comcast's revenue. Advertising, box-office receipts and theme-park attendance are far more sensitive to the economy and to how much people feel like spending on entertainment, so the media and experiences side of the company swings more with the cycle.
Riesgos clave
- Broadband subscriber losses to fiber and fixed wireless — Fiber overbuilders and 5G home internet from Verizon and T-Mobile are taking broadband customers in Comcast's own territory, pressuring the segment that generates the bulk of its profit.
- Cord-cutting erodes traditional pay-TV — Cable video subscribers keep leaving for streaming alternatives, shrinking a business that once anchored Comcast's residential revenue and forcing NBCUniversal to compete for the same audience through Peacock instead.
- Streaming and content spending pressure margins — Building and marketing Peacock against much larger, established streaming rivals requires heavy ongoing content spending, and there is no guarantee the service reaches profitability on the timeline management expects.
- Hit-driven, unpredictable studio results — Universal's film and television revenue depends on the commercial success of individual releases, which is inherently unpredictable and can swing results from one year to the next regardless of broader trends.
- Complexity of an ongoing corporate restructuring — Comcast spun off a group of cable networks into a separate company, Versant, in 2025, and reorganized its segment reporting for 2026; investors should expect the historical comparisons underlying this profile to shift.
Los argumentos a favor
Buyers argue that Comcast's broadband network remains hard to replicate even as competition intensifies, that Peacock and the newly opened Epic Universe theme park give it fresh growth engines, and that the Versant spin-off lets management focus capital on the higher-return parts of the business.
Los argumentos en contra
Sellers worry that fiber and fixed-wireless competitors are structurally eroding Comcast's broadband subscriber base, that cord-cutting keeps shrinking traditional pay-TV faster than streaming can replace it, and that funding Peacock's growth will keep pressuring margins for years before it pays off.
Written by the editors, published on 18 de agosto de 2026
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Balance y Liquidez
Ingresos
$124.90B
Últimos 12 meses (hasta 30/6/2026)
Beneficio Neto
$11.20B
Últimos 12 meses (hasta 30/6/2026)
Flujo de Caja Libre
$21.89B
Patrimonio Neto Total
$96.90B
Pasivo Total
$175.48B
Ratio de Liquidez
0.80
Cobertura de Intereses
4.16
Deuda/EBITDA
2.45
Beneficio Por Acción
Ingresos y Beneficio Neto
Flujo de Caja Libre
Desglose de Ingresos
Estado histórico
Márgenes en el tiempo
La deuda en el tiempo
Cuánto pesa la deuda
Cuadro de crecimiento
Crecimiento — Ingresos
Estimación de Valor Justo
Valor Justo
$122.78
Precio Actual
$27.26
Margen de Seguridad
+77.8%
Rango de Valor Justo
$79.80 - $165.75
Métodos de Estimación
Métricas de Valoración
Ratio P/E
8.69
ROE
20.6%
Ratio P/B
0.62
P/FCF
2.73
Margen Bruto
-
ROIC
6.5%
Radar de Rentabilidad
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
6.5%
WACC
6.0%
ROIC − WACC
+0.4 pp
ROIC is roughly in line with the cost of capital — the company is barely covering its capital cost.
Criterios de Análisis Fundamental
Superado (20)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 10.95%
- ROIC 6.4%
- P/FCF 2.73
- P/B Ratio 0.62
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Operating Margin 14.7%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Undervalued)
- ROE 12.0%
- Earnings Surprise avg 4.2%
- PEG Ratio 0.44
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.90
- Share Dilution -5.1%
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Fallido (6)
- Price CAGR -1.85%
- CapEx intensity
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Revenue Growth 5Y 3.6%
- Analyst Consensus 40% Buy
- Net Margin Trend 9.0% vs 18.4%
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Piotroski F-Score
Solidez financiera fuerte
Calidad de los Beneficios
Alta calidad: beneficios respaldados por efectivo
Dilución de Acciones
Recomprando acciones. Favorable para el accionista
Gobernanza
Equipo Directivo
| Nombre | Cargo | Edad |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brian L. Roberts | Chairman & Co-CEO | 65 |
| Mr. Michael J. Cavanagh J.D. | Co-CEO & Director | 59 |
| Mr. Jason S. Armstrong C.F.A. | Chief Financial Officer | 48 |
| Mr. Thomas J. Reid | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 61 |
| Ms. Jennifer Khoury Newcomb | Chief Communications Officer | 51 |
| Mr. David N. Watson | Vice Chairman | 67 |
| Mr. Daniel C. Murdock | Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | 51 |
| Ms. Marci Ryvicker | Executive Vice President of Investor Relations | - |
| Mr. Robert L. Eatroff | Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Development & Strategy | 59 |
| Mr. Samuel H. Schwartz | Chief Business Development Officer -Connectivity & Platforms | - |
Riesgo de Auditoría
10
Riesgo del Consejo
10
Riesgo de Compensación
9
Riesgo de Derechos del Accionista
10
Parte 2 · El precio y el momento de entrar
Esta parte no sirve para saber si la empresa vale: sirve para elegir cuándo comprarla, una vez que los fundamentales te han convencido. Dentro: análisis técnico, potencial, caídas históricas, exposición gamma.
Latest News
Recent headlines for CMCSA, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 7/6/2026NEUTRALJust a week after spin-off plan, Comcast says it will buy British broadcaster
Comcast Corporation has announced its intention to acquire a British broadcaster, a move that comes just one week after the company revealed plans to spin off NBCUniversal. This strategic acquisition signals a potential shift in Comcast's global media strategy, aiming to expand its international footprint. While the terms of the deal and the specific target broadcaster have not yet been disclosed, the news introduces an element of strategic uncertainty for investors. The market will be closely watching for details on financing and the potential impact on Comcast's existing business segments and its previously announced NBCUniversal spin-off.
- 7/2/2026NEUTRALTrump stopped talking about these media stocks, but his portfolio didn’t stop trading them
Despite Donald Trump's public silence on certain media stocks, his portfolio has reportedly maintained trading activity in Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery. This news emerges amidst ongoing speculation about potential mergers and acquisitions within the media sector. While the specific trading volumes and timing are not detailed, the continued involvement suggests a strategic interest, possibly anticipating sector consolidation or valuing these companies independently of Trump's public commentary. Investors should monitor M&A developments and the broader media landscape for potential impacts on these holdings.
- 7/1/2026NEUTRALHeadline: Telecom Shakeup: Comcast, Verizon Make Deals
Comcast announced a significant strategic shift, planning to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky media units into a separate, publicly traded entity. This move allows Comcast to concentrate on its core cable TV, broadband, and wireless operations. Concurrently, Verizon is forming a joint venture with BT Group for their international businesses, aiming to divest low-margin units and refocus domestically. While these are major corporate restructurings, their immediate impact on the parent companies' stock prices is uncertain, as the market assesses the long-term value of these strategic realignments and the future performance of the spun-off entities.
- 6/30/2026NEUTRALWill the Comcast-NBCU spinoff pay off for investors? Here’s what history has to say.
Comcast plans to spin off its NBCUniversal division, aiming to unlock value for shareholders by separating its cable and broadband operations from its media and entertainment assets. While Comcast anticipates this strategic move will benefit both entities, historical precedents for similar media spinoffs present a mixed track record. Investors will be closely watching the execution of this plan and its impact on the distinct business segments, as past instances have yielded varied results, making the long-term outcome uncertain.
- 6/29/2026NEUTRALComcast to Spinoff NBCUniversal & Sky | Closing Bell
Bloomberg Television's 'Closing Bell' program covered market close activities, with a specific mention of Comcast's potential spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky. While the news indicates a significant strategic shift for Comcast, the article itself provides no further details on the terms, timeline, or financial implications of such a spin-off. Therefore, the immediate market impact remains uncertain pending further announcements. Investors will be looking for clarity on how this potential separation could affect Comcast's core business and the valuation of its media assets.
- 6/29/2026POSITIVEComcast’s stock having best day in 18 years after plan to spin off NBCUniversal
Comcast announced plans to spin off its NBCUniversal media division into a standalone entity, a move that has sent its stock soaring to its best performance in 18 years. This strategic separation, occurring 15 years after Comcast's acquisition of NBCUniversal, aims to unlock value by allowing each business to pursue its own growth trajectory. Investors are reacting positively to the potential for increased focus and agility within both Comcast's core connectivity business and the newly independent NBCUniversal, anticipating a more efficient allocation of capital and resources.
via Markets Gazette