Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Meta Platforms (META)
This page compares Comcast (CMCSA) with Meta Platforms (META) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Comcast (CMCSA) and Meta Platforms (META) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but CMCSA is classified in Media while META is classified in Interactive Media & Services.
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Comcast Corp | Meta Platforms Inc Class A |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Media | Interactive Media & Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Cable & Satellite | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market Capitalization | 85.20 billion USD | 1,483.94 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | May 18, 2012 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Comcast (CMCSA) at 4.68 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Meta Platforms (META) at 21.27 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
4.68
- Max
- 75.72
- Q3
- 38.32
- Median
- 22.51
- Q1
- 11.95
- Min
- 1.69
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.27
- Max
- 75.72
- Q3
- 38.32
- Median
- 22.51
- Q1
- 11.95
- Min
- 1.69
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.68 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Meta Platforms (META) at 6.90 sits in the pricier quartile — META costs more per dollar of sales.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.68
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.90
- Max
- 7.72
- Q3
- 3.59
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.97 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Meta Platforms (META) at 6.09 carries a peer-beating premium to book — META is pricier on assets.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.97
- Max
- 11.02
- Q3
- 4.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.82
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.09
- Max
- 11.02
- Q3
- 4.89
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.82
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 4.68 | 21.27 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.68 | 6.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 0.97 | 6.09 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 4.71% | 1.72% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 20.92% and Meta Platforms (META) at 32.93% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
20.92%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.58%
- Median
- 6.43%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.93%
- Max
- 38.89%
- Q3
- 15.58%
- Median
- 6.43%
- Q1
- -4.34%
- Min
- -29.59%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 32.84% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Comcast (CMCSA) at 15.00% also retains a top-quartile share.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
15.00%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.41%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- -3.19%
- Min
- -20.69%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 30.77%
- Q3
- 10.41%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- -3.19%
- Min
- -20.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 40.62% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Comcast (CMCSA) at 13.15%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
13.15%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.79%
- Q1
- -3.39%
- Min
- -26.23%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
40.62%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 7.79%
- Q1
- -3.39%
- Min
- -26.23%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 20.92% | 32.93% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.54% | 16.40% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.00% | 32.84% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.15% | 40.62% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 70.13% | 81.94% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 22.17% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 0.62% | 19.89% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 30.19% | -1.55% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 64.54% | 39.84% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Meta Platforms (META) at 2.35 carries Current Ratio (MRQ) above its industry mid-range, while Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.87 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.87
- Max
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.15
- Median
- 1.39
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.35
- Max
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.15
- Median
- 1.39
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 1.07 and Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36 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
- 3.24
- Q3
- 1.40
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36
- Max
- 3.24
- Q3
- 1.40
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 2.35 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 0.36 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.41 | 0.05 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 5.53% and Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
5.53%
- Max
- 2.65%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.36%
- Max
- 2.65%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Meta Platforms (META) at 7.64% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Comcast (CMCSA) at 25.88% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
25.88%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 22.57%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.64%
- Max
- 49.56%
- Q3
- 22.57%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.53% | 0.36% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 25.88% | 7.64% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -23.74% | -15.84% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 28.48% | 35.63% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 1.24 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 33.28M | 16.79M |