In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) in relation to its major competitors in the Media industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Comcast Background
Comcast is made up of three parts. The core cable business owns networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to 62 million U.S. homes and businesses, or nearly half of the country. About 55% of the homes in this territory subscribe to at least one Comcast service. Comcast acquired NBCUniversal from General Electric in 2011. NBCU owns several cable networks, including CNBC, MSNBC, and USA, the NBC broadcast network, the Peacock streaming platform, several local NBC affiliates, Universal Studios, and several theme parks. Sky, acquired in 2018, is the dominant television provider in the U.K. and has invested heavily in proprietary content to build this position. Sky is also the largest pay-television provider in Italy and has a presence in Germany and Austria.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Comcast Corp | 11.64 | 2.07 | 1.47 | 3.94% | $8.59 | $21.0 | 2.29% |
Charter Communications Inc | 9.83 | 3.86 | 0.82 | 9.54% | $5.14 | $9.07 | 0.27% |
Cable One Inc | 10.32 | 1.40 | 1.68 | 6.27% | $0.29 | $0.31 | -3.22% |
Average | 10.07 | 2.63 | 1.25 | 7.9% | $2.71 | $4.69 | -1.48% |