Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 4.4x · EV/EBITDA 5.1x · ROE 21.6%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $86.7B | $108.7B | $146.7B | $181.9B | $154.9B | $234.2B | $242.3B | $207.3B | $158.0B | $191.7B | $175.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $187.7B | $209.6B | $238.4B | $285.2B | $250.2B | $325.5B | $339.5B | $309.2B | $265.9B | $252.8B | $233.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 4.41 | 5.55 | 9.07 | 11.82 | 28.90 | 16.56 | 22.98 | 15.89 | 13.46 | 8.43 | 20.19 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.70 | 0.88 | 1.19 | 1.50 | 1.28 | 2.01 | 2.34 | 1.90 | 1.67 | 2.27 | 2.19 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.89 | 1.12 | 1.70 | 2.18 | 1.89 | 2.39 | 2.60 | 2.43 | 2.14 | 2.71 | 3.05 |
| P/FCF | 3.96 | 4.96 | 9.47 | 14.03 | 12.25 | 13.71 | 18.49 | 15.62 | — | 18.97 | 205.51 |
| P/OCF | 2.58 | 3.23 | 5.30 | 6.38 | 5.87 | 8.04 | 9.79 | 8.07 | 6.50 | 8.96 | 9.13 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.69 | 1.93 | 2.35 | 2.06 | 2.80 | 3.28 | 2.84 | 2.81 | 2.99 | 2.90 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.09 | 5.68 | 6.26 | 7.57 | 6.86 | 9.40 | 11.01 | 9.03 | 8.96 | 9.27 | 8.86 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.08 | 6.95 | 10.45 | 11.61 | 18.98 | 14.05 | 18.56 | 14.38 | 14.16 | 13.92 | 13.50 |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.58 | 15.39 | 22.00 | 19.78 | 19.05 | 25.91 | 23.30 | — | 25.02 | 273.05 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 60.1% | 60.1% | 58.1% | 58.0% | 57.1% | 55.1% | 55.4% | 56.5% | 56.9% | 58.6% | 57.7% |
| Operating Margin | 16.7% | 16.7% | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.1% | 19.6% | 20.1% | 20.8% | 21.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.0% | 16.0% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 26.9% | 10.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.6% | 21.6% | 19.1% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 14.8% | 11.8% | 16.4% | 16.2% | 35.4% | 15.4% |
| ROA | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 12.3% | 5.0% |
| ROIC | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| ROCE | 8.9% | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 11.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.31 | 1.22 | 1.02 | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.51 | 0.91 | 1.06 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.60 | 2.91 | 2.74 | 2.89 | 3.53 | 3.13 | 3.76 | 2.37 | 2.32 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.04 | 1.06 | 1.24 | 1.16 | 0.93 | 1.04 | 1.20 | 1.46 | 0.86 | 1.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.41 | 2.74 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 3.15 | 2.97 | 3.64 | 2.24 | 2.19 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.61 | 5.92 | 7.97 | 7.53 | 5.34 | 7.42 | 7.68 | — | 6.05 | 67.54 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.84 | 6.84 | 5.52 | 6.01 | 3.38 | 5.41 | 3.99 | 4.71 | 5.30 | 5.88 | 5.88 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.85 | 0.93 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.85 | 0.93 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 24.7% | 24.7% | 29.7% | 31.0% | 88.3% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 28.6% | 28.6% | 12.7% | 29.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 22.7% | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 7.4% | 11.9% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 25.3% | 20.1% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 6.4% | — | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 8.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 13.9% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $3.6B | $3.9B | $4.1B | $4.4B | $4.7B | $4.6B | $4.6B | $4.6B | $4.8B | $5.1B |
Broadband subscriber churn pressure
Based on current market data, Comcast trades at a forward P/E of 6.60 and an EV/EBITDA of 3.33, suggesting that investors are applying a significant conglomerate discount that likely undervalues the cash-generative potential of its integrated broadband and media assets relative to pure-play connectivity peers.
The low valuation multiples imply that the market remains skeptical of the company's ability to sustain growth amidst intense competition from fiber and fixed wireless providers. This pricing suggests a value-oriented outlook, where the market is discounting the long-term utility of the NBCUniversal ecosystem and the potential for broadband ARPU expansion.
According to quarterly financial data, Comcast's ROIC has remained in a narrow range between 1.4% and 2.6% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the massive capital requirements for network infrastructure and content production are currently limiting the company's ability to generate superior returns on invested capital.
The persistent low ROIC reflects the heavy burden of maintaining a hybrid fiber-coax network while simultaneously funding the growth of the Peacock streaming platform. Investors should monitor whether the transition to DOCSIS 4.0 will eventually lead to a reduction in maintenance capex and a subsequent expansion in capital efficiency.
As reported in recent financial statements, the company's DPO has fluctuated between 77 and 95 days over the past ten quarters, suggesting that Comcast is actively managing its supplier leverage to navigate the cyclical cash flow demands of its diverse media and connectivity business segments.
The variability in working capital management highlights the company's reliance on its scale to optimize cash conversion cycles. While the DSO remains relatively stable near 40 days, the volatility in payables suggests that management is using its balance sheet to smooth out the timing of large-scale content and infrastructure expenditures.
Data from the balance sheet indicates that the current ratio has consistently hovered below 1.0, ranging from 0.59 to 0.91, which implies that Comcast operates with a lean liquidity buffer that relies heavily on consistent, predictable cash flow generation to meet its short-term financial obligations.
This tight liquidity position warrants close monitoring, as any unexpected disruption in broadband subscription revenue or advertising spend could pressure the company's ability to service its debt and fund ongoing capital projects. The reliance on operational cash flow rather than cash-on-hand underscores the importance of maintaining stable subscriber metrics.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Comcast's business model because it fails to account for the significant non-cash amortization of content assets and the heavy depreciation associated with its massive physical network infrastructure, which often obscures the company's true underlying cash-generating power.
Analysts should prioritize P/FCF or EV/EBITDA over P/E to better capture the actual cash available for shareholder returns and debt reduction. Relying on P/E ignores the timing differences between content production costs and the actual cash inflows generated by the media and theme park segments.
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Comcast Corporation's current P/E ratio is 4.4x. The historical average is 25.1x.
Comcast Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 5.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.4x.
Comcast Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 21.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 10.7%.
Based on historical data, Comcast Corporation is trading at a P/E of 4.4x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Comcast Corporation's current dividend yield is 5.66% with a payout ratio of 24.7%.
Comcast Corporation has 60.1% gross margin and 16.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Comcast Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.