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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS)

This page compares Comcast (CMCSA) with Disney (DIS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Comcast (CMCSA) and Disney (DIS) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but CMCSA is classified in Media while DIS is classified in Entertainment.

SymbolCMCSADIS
Company NameComcast CorporationThe Walt Disney Company
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & EntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMediaEntertainment
GICS Sub-IndustryCable & SatelliteMovies & Entertainment
Market Capitalization88.59 billion USD177.63 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

Disney (DIS) has an aggressive beta of 1.43, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Comcast (CMCSA) is defensive at 0.70 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
5-Day Price Return-0.56%-2.49%
13-Week Price Return-21.39%-2.99%
26-Week Price Return-3.56%-10.94%
52-Week Price Return-25.30%-9.20%
Month-to-Date Return-8.28%-1.41%
Year-to-Date Return-11.43%-10.09%
10-Day Avg. Volume33.62M10.37M
3-Month Avg. Volume33.31M10.78M
3-Month Volatility37.62%25.51%
Beta0.701.43

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 19.83% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Disney (DIS) at 10.29%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

19.83%

Max
53.39%
Q3
18.85%
Median
7.25%
Q1
-4.25%
Min
-34.48%

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

10.29%

Max
53.39%
Q3
18.85%
Median
7.25%
Q1
-4.25%
Min
-34.48%
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 15.00% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Disney (DIS) at 11.54%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.00%

Max
33.60%
Q3
12.38%
Median
5.66%
Q1
-1.87%
Min
-21.01%

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

11.54%

Max
33.60%
Q3
12.38%
Median
5.66%
Q1
-1.87%
Min
-21.01%
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 15.29% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Disney (DIS) at 13.47%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.29%

Max
32.69%
Q3
15.15%
Median
8.94%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-16.27%

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

13.47%

Max
32.69%
Q3
15.15%
Median
8.94%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-16.27%
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
Return on Equity (TTM)19.83%10.29%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.97%5.60%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)15.00%11.54%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)15.29%13.47%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)70.13%37.16%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.87 and Disney (DIS) at 0.68 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.87

Max
3.45
Q3
1.93
Median
1.41
Q1
0.89
Min
0.32

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.68

Max
3.45
Q3
1.93
Median
1.41
Q1
0.89
Min
0.32
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 1.07 and Disney (DIS) at 0.44 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.07

Max
3.56
Q3
1.56
Median
0.59
Q1
0.08
Min
0.00

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.44

Max
3.56
Q3
1.56
Median
0.59
Q1
0.08
Min
0.00
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Disney (DIS) at 10.44 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Comcast (CMCSA) at 6.13, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

6.13

Max
15.94
Q3
6.46
Median
2.12
Q1
0.10
Min
-7.25

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

10.44

Max
15.94
Q3
6.46
Median
2.12
Q1
0.10
Min
-7.25
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.870.68
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.870.62
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.070.44
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)6.1310.44

Growth

Revenue Growth

Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)5.25%6.55%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.39%3.43%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.62%4.51%
5-Year Revenue CAGR3.62%7.63%

EPS Growth

Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-32.60%-29.76%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)24.85%27.64%
3-Year EPS CAGR64.46%58.46%
5-Year EPS CAGR18.80%--

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Disney (DIS) at 1.25% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Comcast (CMCSA) at 5.54%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

5.54%

Max
2.40%
Q3
1.01%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.25%

Max
2.40%
Q3
1.01%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 26.16% and Disney (DIS) at 62.78% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

26.16%

Max
40.95%
Q3
16.81%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

62.78%

Max
40.95%
Q3
16.81%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
Dividend Yield (TTM)5.54%1.25%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)26.16%62.78%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 4.72 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Disney (DIS) at 15.89 sits around the industry midpoint — CMCSA has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

4.72

Max
73.24
Q3
40.37
Median
22.66
Q1
12.50
Min
1.01

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.89

Max
73.24
Q3
40.37
Median
22.66
Q1
12.50
Min
1.01
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.71 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Disney (DIS) at 1.83 sits around the industry midpoint — CMCSA has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.71

Max
9.67
Q3
4.46
Median
1.77
Q1
0.80
Min
0.15

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.83

Max
9.67
Q3
4.46
Median
1.77
Q1
0.80
Min
0.15
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 1.17 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Disney (DIS) at 1.54 sits around the industry midpoint — CMCSA has a lower book-value multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside ROE and asset quality.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.17

Max
10.00
Q3
4.71
Median
2.29
Q1
1.18
Min
0.20

DIS

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.54

Max
10.00
Q3
4.71
Median
2.29
Q1
1.18
Min
0.20
Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Disney (DIS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCMCSADIS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)4.7215.89
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.711.83
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.171.54
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)5.0119.00