Comcast Corp (CMCSA) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Comcast is made up of three parts. The core cable business owns networks that provide television, internet access, and phone services to 65 million US homes and businesses, or nearly half of the co...
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 6.94 (historical range: 4.25–58.53, median: 14.55), placing it at the 18th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.62 (range: 0.59–3.16, 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 8.76 (range: 8.52–32.58, 2th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Comcast Corp's P/E ratio has contracted by 56% over the observed period (from an average of 22.9 to 10.0).
Comcast Corp trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 6.94 | 14.55 | 18th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.62 | 1.71 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 | 13.41 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 26.31% | 8.99% | 98th | cheap relative to its history |
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) Valuation & P/E History
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Cable & Other Pay Television Services industry currently trading at $21.91 with a market capitalization of $77.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CMCSA based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 6.94 is below the historical median of 14.55, placing CMCSA at the 18th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.62 compares to a median of 1.71.
CMCSA Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Comcast Corp's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CMCSA is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CMCSA is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Comcast Corp.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CMCSA Overvalued or Undervalued?
Comcast Corp trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 7 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CMCSA is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CMCSA analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CMCSA trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.