Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
POSITIVEFondamental
77
Prix
$27.21
Capitalisation boursière
$95.88B
Partie 1 · Ce que vaut l'entreprise
Vue d'ensemble
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.
Comment l'entreprise gagne de l'argent
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.
Chiffre d'affaires par segment
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.
Avantage concurrentiel
Économies d'échelle · ÉtroitComcast'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.
Ce qui stimule la demande
Modérément cycliqueBroadband 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.
Principaux risques
- 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.
Les arguments en faveur
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.
Les arguments contre
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 août 2026
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Bilan & Liquidités
Chiffre d'affaires
$124.90B
12 derniers mois (au 30/06/2026)
Résultat net
$11.20B
12 derniers mois (au 30/06/2026)
Flux de trésorerie libre
$21.89B
Capitaux propres totaux
$96.90B
Passif total
$175.48B
Ratio de liquidité général
0.80
Couverture des intérêts
4.16
Dette/EBITDA
2.45
Bénéfice par action
Chiffre d'affaires & Résultat net
Flux de trésorerie libre
Décomposition du résultat
État historique
Marges dans le temps
La dette dans le temps
Le poids de la dette
Grille de la croissance
Croissance — Chiffre d'affaires
Estimation de la juste valeur
Juste valeur
$122.78
Prix actuel
$27.21
Marge de sécurité
+77.8%
Fourchette de juste valeur
$79.80 - $165.75
Méthodes d'estimation
Indicateurs de valorisation
Ratio P/E
8.69
ROE
20.6%
Ratio P/B
0.62
P/FCF
2.73
Marge brute
-
ROIC
6.5%
Radar de rentabilité
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.
Critères d'analyse fondamentale
Réussi (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
Échoué (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%
Indisponible (2)
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- Dividend Payout NaN%
Score F de Piotroski
Santé financière solide
Qualité des bénéfices
Qualité élevée : bénéfices soutenus par la trésorerie
Dilution du capital
Rachat d'actions. Favorable aux actionnaires
Gouvernance
Équipe dirigeante
| Nom | Titre | Âge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
Risque d'audit
10
Risque du conseil
10
Risque de rémunération
9
Risque droits des actionnaires
10
Partie 2 · Le prix et le moment d'entrer
Cette partie ne dit pas si l'entreprise vaut la peine : elle aide à choisir quand l'acheter, une fois que les fondamentaux vous ont convaincu. À l'intérieur : analyse technique, potentiel, baisses historiques, exposition 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.
- 7/1/2026NEUTRALTelecom Shakeup: Comcast, Verizon Make Deals
Comcast announced a significant strategic shift, planning to spin off NBCUniversal and its European media unit, Sky, into a separate, independently traded company. 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 on domestic markets. While these deals signal strategic realignments for major telecom players, their immediate impact on Comcast's stock is neutral as the core business remains intact, pending the valuation and 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 is having its best day in 18 years amid plan to spin off NBCUniversal
Comcast announced a strategic plan to spin off its NBCUniversal media division into a standalone entity, a move that has propelled its stock to an 18-year high. This separation, occurring 15 years after Comcast's acquisition of NBCUniversal, aims to unlock value by allowing each business to focus on its core strengths. Investors are reacting positively, anticipating that the streamlined Comcast will be more agile and profitable, while NBCUniversal can pursue its media and entertainment strategies independently. The market's strong endorsement suggests confidence in management's ability to execute this significant corporate restructuring.
via Markets Gazette