Comcast Corp (CMCSA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 87.60% | 87.90% | 88.12% | 88.09% | 88.10% | 87.91% | 80.68% | 80.55% | 80.82% | 78.89% | 84.20% | 82.54% | 80.60% | 85.48% | 85.43% | 85.37% | 85.15% | 85.25% | 85.23% | 85.17% |
| Operating profit margin | 18.98% | 18.67% | 19.49% | 19.41% | 19.18% | 19.33% | 11.99% | 11.75% | 11.56% | 11.82% | 18.25% | 17.76% | 17.89% | 17.51% | 17.01% | 16.97% | 16.89% | 18.05% | 19.03% | 19.13% |
| Pretax margin | 15.47% | 15.95% | 16.75% | 17.06% | 17.08% | 16.90% | 9.40% | 8.49% | 8.01% | 8.14% | 15.39% | 16.48% | 16.68% | 17.42% | 15.88% | 14.88% | 13.42% | 13.01% | 14.02% | 13.75% |
| Net profit margin | 13.19% | 12.02% | 12.56% | 12.74% | 12.66% | 12.53% | 5.40% | 4.71% | 4.42% | 4.46% | 11.54% | 11.96% | 12.17% | 12.73% | 11.44% | 11.25% | 10.17% | 9.90% | 10.91% | 10.72% |
Comcast Corp's profitability ratios can provide insight into the company's ability to generate profits relative to its revenue.
1. Gross Profit Margin: This ratio measures the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold. Comcast's gross profit margin has been relatively high, ranging from 80.55% to 88.12% over the last few quarters. The slight fluctuations may indicate changes in pricing strategies or input costs.
2. Operating Profit Margin: This ratio indicates how much of each dollar of revenue is left over after paying for variable costs of production and operating expenses. Comcast's operating profit margin fluctuated between 11.56% and 19.49% during the period. The declining trend from 2022 to 2023 followed by an improvement in 2024 suggests changes in efficiency or cost management.
3. Pretax Margin: This ratio measures how much of the revenue remains after deducting all operating expenses but before taxes are paid. Comcast's pretax margin ranged from 8.01% to 17.42% during the period. The increase in pretax margin from 2022 to 2023 may indicate improved management of operating expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: This ratio represents the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses have been deducted, including taxes. Comcast's net profit margin varied between 4.42% and 13.19% over the period. The overall trend showed an increase from 2022 to 2024, reflecting enhanced profitability or cost controls.
In summary, Comcast has exhibited varying levels of profitability margins over the quarters, with fluctuations possibly reflecting changes in operational efficiency, cost controls, or pricing strategies. Investors and analysts may use these ratios to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.75% | 8.44% | 8.91% | 8.91% | 8.80% | 8.95% | 5.52% | 5.44% | 5.46% | 5.64% | 8.32% | 7.79% | 7.54% | 7.19% | 6.69% | 6.35% | 6.39% | 7.00% | 7.55% | 7.92% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.08% | 5.44% | 5.75% | 5.85% | 5.81% | 5.80% | 2.48% | 2.18% | 2.09% | 2.12% | 5.26% | 5.25% | 5.13% | 5.23% | 4.50% | 4.21% | 3.85% | 3.84% | 4.33% | 4.44% |
| Return on total capital | 13.50% | 27.81% | 29.52% | 29.94% | 14.21% | 14.56% | 8.75% | 8.19% | 8.12% | 8.57% | 12.57% | 12.37% | 11.54% | 11.54% | 10.34% | 9.46% | 8.56% | 8.66% | 9.31% | 9.77% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.92% | 17.11% | 18.14% | 18.67% | 18.61% | 18.34% | 7.74% | 6.86% | 6.63% | 6.73% | 15.35% | 15.18% | 14.73% | 15.12% | 13.13% | 12.66% | 11.66% | 11.97% | 13.77% | 14.29% |
Comcast Corp's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the periods analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between 5.44% and 8.95% over the analyzed periods. There was a decline in Operating ROA in the most recent period.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has varied between 2.09% and 6.08% over the periods examined. ROA saw a general trend of improvement before stabilizing in the most recent periods.
3. Return on total capital ranged from 8.12% to 29.94%. There was significant growth in this ratio during the latter periods, indicating efficient use of capital in generating returns.
4. Return on equity (ROE) fluctuated between 6.63% and 18.92% over the analyzed periods. ROE has seen growth in recent periods, indicating an enhancement in shareholder value.
Overall, Comcast Corp has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios, with some periods reflecting improved performance in generating returns for both assets and equity holders. However, the company should continue monitoring and managing these ratios to ensure sustainable profitability and value creation.