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CMCSA vs. NTES: Comcast vs. NetEase Stock Comparison

This page compares Comcast (CMCSA) with NetEase (NTES) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

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

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
1-Year Return-22.63%-2.91%

Risk

Drawdown

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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Comcast (CMCSA) is heavily traded at around 33.02M shares per day, whereas NetEase (NTES) sees a more moderate 853.55K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
1-Year Volatility28.34%29.37%
Beta0.670.71
3-Month Avg. Volume33.02M853.55K

Company Profile

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

Comcast (CMCSA) trades as ordinary local shares, while NetEase (NTES) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
Profile ItemCMCSANTES
NameComcast CorpNetEase, Inc. American Depositary Receipt
Country/RegionUnited StatesChina
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & EntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMediaEntertainment
GICS Sub-IndustryCable & SatelliteInteractive Home Entertainment
Market Capitalization87.52 billion USD80.61 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980June 30, 2000
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 4.80 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while NetEase (NTES) at 16.11 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for CMCSA, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

4.80

Max
71.35
Q3
37.05
Median
21.91
Q1
11.66
CMCSA
4.80
Min
1.74

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

16.11

Max
71.35
Q3
37.05
Median
21.91
NTES
16.11
Q1
11.66
Min
1.74
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.70 and NetEase (NTES) at 0.70 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.70

Max
8.58
Q3
3.91
Median
1.48
CMCSA
0.70
Q1
0.55
Min
0.00

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.70

Max
8.58
Q3
3.91
Median
1.48
NTES
0.70
Q1
0.55
Min
0.00
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Comcast (CMCSA) at 0.99 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while NetEase (NTES) at 16.55 prices above its benchmark range — NTES looks rich relative to book.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.99

Max
11.21
Q3
5.56
Median
1.93
CMCSA
0.99
Q1
0.82
Min
-2.89

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

16.55

NTES
16.55
Max
11.21
Q3
5.56
Median
1.93
Q1
0.82
Min
-2.89
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)4.8016.11
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.700.70
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)0.9916.55
Free Cash Flow Yield4.59%42.36%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 20.92% and NetEase (NTES) at 22.13% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

20.92%

Max
46.65%
CMCSA
20.92%
Q3
16.35%
Median
6.52%
Q1
-4.21%
Min
-29.59%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

22.13%

Max
46.65%
NTES
22.13%
Q3
16.35%
Median
6.52%
Q1
-4.21%
Min
-29.59%
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their ROE against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Comcast (CMCSA) at 15.00% and NetEase (NTES) at 29.84% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

15.00%

Max
30.77%
CMCSA
15.00%
Q3
10.51%
Median
3.81%
Q1
-3.12%
Min
-20.69%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

29.84%

Max
30.77%
NTES
29.84%
Q3
10.51%
Median
3.81%
Q1
-3.12%
Min
-20.69%
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their net margin against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

NetEase (NTES) at 41.37% operates in the top operating margin 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%
CMCSA
13.15%
Median
8.47%
Q1
-3.09%
Min
-26.23%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

41.37%

NTES
41.37%
Max
41.37%
Q3
16.41%
Median
8.47%
Q1
-3.09%
Min
-26.23%
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their operating margin against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
Return on Equity (TTM)20.92%22.13%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.54%11.00%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)15.00%29.84%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)13.15%41.37%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)70.13%65.69%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
1-Year Revenue Growth-0.02%6.96%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.62%5.29%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
1-Year EPS Growth30.19%14.04%
3-Year EPS CAGR64.54%19.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

NetEase (NTES) at 3.29 carries current ratio above its industry’s typical 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
4.23
Q3
2.26
Median
1.36
Q1
0.89
CMCSA
0.87
Min
0.31

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

3.29

Max
4.23
NTES
3.29
Q3
2.26
Median
1.36
Q1
0.89
Min
0.31
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their current ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

NetEase (NTES) at 0.06 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Comcast (CMCSA) at 1.07 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.07

Max
2.46
Q3
1.30
CMCSA
1.07
Median
0.54
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.06

Max
2.46
Q3
1.30
Median
0.54
Q1
0.17
NTES
0.06
Min
0.00
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.873.29
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.070.06
Net Debt / EBITDA2.41-3.97

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

NetEase (NTES) at 2.40% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; Comcast (CMCSA) at 5.39% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

5.39%

CMCSA
5.39%
Max
2.67%
Q3
1.17%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

2.40%

Max
2.67%
NTES
2.40%
Q3
1.17%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Comcast (CMCSA) at 25.88% and NetEase (NTES) at 39.66% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

CMCSA

Media & Entertainment industry group

25.88%

Max
57.34%
CMCSA
25.88%
Q3
24.40%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

39.66%

Max
57.34%
NTES
39.66%
Q3
24.40%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Comcast (CMCSA) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Comcast (CMCSA) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricCMCSANTES
Dividend Yield (TTM)5.39%2.40%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)25.88%39.66%