Comcast (CMCSA) vs. Meta (META)
This page compares Comcast (CMCSA) with Meta (META) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Comcast (CMCSA) and Meta (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Comcast Corporation | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
| 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 | 88.59 billion USD | 1,529.68 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | May 18, 2012 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -0.56% | 1.36% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -21.39% | -4.46% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -3.56% | -3.25% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -25.30% | -4.55% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -8.28% | -0.11% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -11.43% | -7.41% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 33.62M | 14.26M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 33.31M | 16.02M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 37.62% | 39.01% |
| Beta | 0.70 | 1.23 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 19.83% and Meta (META) at 33.22% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
19.83%
- Max
- 53.39%
- Q3
- 18.85%
- Median
- 7.25%
- Q1
- -4.25%
- Min
- -34.48%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
33.22%
- Max
- 53.39%
- Q3
- 18.85%
- Median
- 7.25%
- Q1
- -4.25%
- Min
- -34.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 15.00% and Meta (META) at 32.84% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
15.00%
- Max
- 33.60%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- -1.87%
- Min
- -21.01%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 33.60%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- -1.87%
- Min
- -21.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta (META) leads with Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 41.21%, above its industry benchmark range, while Comcast (CMCSA) at 15.29% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
15.29%
- Max
- 32.69%
- Q3
- 15.15%
- Median
- 8.94%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -16.27%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
41.21%
- Max
- 32.69%
- Q3
- 15.15%
- Median
- 8.94%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -16.27%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 19.83% | 33.22% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.97% | 20.76% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.00% | 32.84% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.29% | 41.21% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 70.13% | 81.94% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Meta (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
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.32
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.35
- Max
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.32
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 1.07 and Meta (META) at 0.24 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.24
- Max
- 3.56
- Q3
- 1.56
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Meta (META) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 168.41, above its industry benchmark range, while Comcast (CMCSA) at 6.13 sits closer to 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
168.41
- Max
- 15.94
- Q3
- 6.46
- Median
- 2.12
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -7.25
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 2.35 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 2.11 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 0.24 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 6.13 | 168.41 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 5.25% | 33.08% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 1.39% | 26.18% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 0.62% | 19.89% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.62% | 18.51% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -32.60% | 62.49% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 24.85% | 7.49% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 64.46% | 39.86% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 18.80% | 18.41% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 5.54% and Meta (META) at 0.35% 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
5.54%
- Max
- 2.40%
- Q3
- 1.01%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.35%
- Max
- 2.40%
- Q3
- 1.01%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Meta (META) at 7.57% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Comcast (CMCSA) at 26.16% sits outside the typical mid-range, 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.57%
- Max
- 40.95%
- Q3
- 16.81%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.54% | 0.35% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 26.16% | 7.57% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Comcast (CMCSA) at 4.72 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Meta (META) at 21.80 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.80
- Max
- 73.24
- Q3
- 40.37
- Median
- 22.66
- Q1
- 12.50
- Min
- 1.01
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.71 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Meta (META) at 7.16 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in trailing revenue multiples.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.71
- Max
- 9.67
- Q3
- 4.46
- Median
- 1.77
- Q1
- 0.80
- Min
- 0.15
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.16
- Max
- 9.67
- Q3
- 4.46
- Median
- 1.77
- Q1
- 0.80
- Min
- 0.15
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Comcast (CMCSA) at 1.17 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Meta (META) at 5.94 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in book-value multiples.
CMCSA
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.17
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.71
- Median
- 2.29
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.20
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
5.94
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.71
- Median
- 2.29
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.20
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CMCSA | META |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 4.72 | 21.80 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.71 | 7.16 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.17 | 5.94 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 5.01 | 31.90 |