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
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -22.63% | -2.91% |
Risk
Drawdown
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
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 28.34% | 29.37% |
| Beta | 0.67 | 0.71 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 33.02M | 853.55K |
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.
| Profile Item | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Comcast Corp | NetEase, Inc. American Depositary Receipt |
| Country/Region | United States | China |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Media | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Cable & Satellite | Interactive Home Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 87.52 billion USD | 80.61 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | June 30, 2000 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 4.80 | 16.11 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 0.99 | 16.55 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 4.59% | 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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 6.96% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 0.62% | 5.29% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 30.19% | 14.04% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 64.54% | 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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 3.29 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.41 | -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%
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%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | CMCSA | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.39% | 2.40% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 25.88% | 39.66% |