Comcast Corp (CMCSA)vsThe Coca-Cola Company (KO)
CMCSA
Comcast Corp
$25.40
-3.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $93.74B
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
$78.42
-0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $337.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Comcast Corp generates 154% more annual revenue ($125.28B vs $49.28B). KO leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 15.0%. KO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.03. KO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CMCSA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
KO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.5%
Fair Value
$106.51
Current Price
$25.40
$81.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$64.19
Current Price
$78.42
$14.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 32.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 10.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMCSA
The strongest argument for CMCSA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap.
Bull Case : KO
The strongest argument for KO centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 35.1%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMCSA
The primary concerns for CMCSA are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : KO
The primary concerns for KO are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMCSA profiles as a value stock while KO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMCSA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
KO is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
CMCSA generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. CMCSA offers better value entry with a 69.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Comcast Corp
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Comcast Corporation is an American telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the second-largest broadcasting and cable television company in the world by revenue (behind AT&T), the largest pay-TV company, the largest cable TV company and largest home Internet service provider in the United States, and the nation's third-largest home telephone service provider. Comcast provides services to U.S. residential and commercial customers in 40 states and in the District of Columbia. As the parent company of the international media company NBCUniversal since 2011, Comcast is a producer of feature films and television programs intended for theatrical exhibition and over-the-air and cable television broadcast, respectively.
Visit Website →The Coca-Cola Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation incorporated under Delaware's General Corporation Law and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Coca-Cola Company has interests in the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.
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