How Does Comcast Stock Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Here is how Comcast (CMCSA) stock stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- CMCSA’s operating margin of 18.1% is strong, lower than most peers – trailing CABO (26.3%).
- CMCSA’s revenue growth of 2.5% in the last 12 months is low, lagging ROKU but outpacing WBD, CHTR, CABO.
- CMCSA’s stock is down 35.9% in last 1 year, underperforming WBD, ROKU, and currently trades at a PE of 4.4.
As a quick background, Comcast operates as a global media and technology company offering cable communications, television and streaming platforms, film studios, theme parks, and international media services.
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| CMCSA | WBD | CHTR | ROKU | CABO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 100.9 | 57.0 | 29.1 | 15.5 | 0.7 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 124.2 | 37.9 | 55.2 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| PE Ratio | 4.4 | 117.5 | 5.5 | -559.7 | -1.6 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 2.5% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 16.6% | -4.9% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 18.1% | 3.7% | 24.5% | -2.4% | 26.3% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 13.4% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.9% | 19.5% |
| 12M Market Return | -35.9% | 150.3% | -46.5% | 42.2% | -67.5% |
Why does this matter? CMCSA just went down -7.9% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell CMCSA Stock to see if Comcast is really a falling knife.
Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| WBD | -4.3% | -4.8% | 22.2% | 177.4% |
| CHTR | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| ROKU | 16.6% | 18.0% | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| CABO | -4.9% | -5.9% | -1.6% | 6.2% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA | 18.1% | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% |
| WBD | 3.7% | 0.0% | -2.1% | -10.3% |
| CHTR | 24.5% | 24.0% | 22.9% | 22.7% |
| ROKU | -2.4% | -5.3% | -22.7% | -17.0% |
| CABO | 26.3% | 28.8% | 32.2% | 31.3% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA | 4.4 | 9.0 | 11.7 | 28.7 |
| WBD | 117.5 | -2.3 | -8.9 | -2.5 |
| CHTR | 5.5 | 9.6 | 12.7 | 10.8 |
| ROKU | -559.7 | -83.1 | -18.3 | -11.3 |
| CABO | -1.6 | 140.6 | 14.0 | 19.7 |
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