Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Comcast Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.88 | = | 29,567) | ÷ | 33,524) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.68 | = | 26,801) | ÷ | 39,581) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | = | 23,987) | ÷ | 40,198) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.78 | = | 21,826) | ÷ | 27,887) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.85 | = | 24,807) | ÷ | 29,348) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.93 | = | 26,741) | ÷ | 28,796) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | = | 25,392) | ÷ | 30,292) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.79 | = | 21,848) | ÷ | 27,603) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.74 | = | 16,060) | ÷ | 21,561) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | = | 16,361) | ÷ | 21,535) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.68 | = | 12,303) | ÷ | 18,178) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.78 | = | 13,531) | ÷ | 17,410) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.74 | = | 14,075) | ÷ | 18,912) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.20 | = | 19,991) | ÷ | 16,714) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.65 | = | 8,573) | ÷ | 13,241) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.08 | = | 8,886) | ÷ | 8,234) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.44 | = | 3,223) | ÷ | 7,249) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | = | 3,716) | ÷ | 8,939) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.46 | = | 3,667) | ÷ | 7,952) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | = | 5,202) | ÷ | 7,440) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.41 | = | 2,594) | ÷ | 6,269) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The current ratio for the period examined demonstrates considerable fluctuation. Initially, the ratio is below one, indicating potential short-term liquidity concerns. A period of improvement follows, with the ratio exceeding one in 2010, before returning to sub-one levels and exhibiting ongoing variability throughout the remainder of the analyzed timeframe.
- Initial Period (2005-2010)
- From 2005 to 2010, the current ratio begins at 0.41 and experiences an increase, peaking at 1.08 in 2010. This suggests an improvement in the company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets during this period. The increase in 2010 is particularly notable, representing a substantial shift in the liquidity position.
- Volatility and Subsequent Trends (2011-2015)
- Following 2010, the current ratio demonstrates increased volatility. It declines to 0.65 in 2011, then rises to 1.20 in 2012, before decreasing again to 0.68 in 2015. This period suggests inconsistent management of short-term assets and liabilities, or potentially, strategic shifts in working capital management. The ratio generally remains below 0.80 during this timeframe.
- Recent Performance (2016-2025)
- From 2016 through 2025, the current ratio continues to fluctuate, generally remaining within a range of 0.60 to 0.93. A low of 0.60 is observed in 2020, followed by a rise to 0.88 in 2023, and a subsequent decline to 0.68 in 2024. The most recent value, 0.88 in 2025, indicates a slight improvement in the short-term liquidity position, but remains below the peak observed in 2010 and 2012. The ratio’s movement in the latter years suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining a consistently strong short-term liquidity position.
Overall, the current ratio exhibits a pattern of instability. While periods of improvement are evident, the ratio frequently falls below one, potentially signaling liquidity risks. The fluctuations observed throughout the period warrant further investigation into the underlying drivers of these changes in short-term asset and liability management.
Comparison to Competitors
Comcast Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Comcast Corp. | Alphabet Inc. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Trade Desk Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.88 | 2.01 | 2.60 | 1.19 | — | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.68 | 1.84 | 2.98 | 1.22 | 1.86 | 0.73 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | 2.10 | 2.67 | 1.12 | 1.72 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.78 | 2.38 | 2.20 | 1.17 | 1.90 | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.85 | 2.93 | 3.15 | 0.95 | 1.71 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.93 | 3.07 | 5.05 | 1.25 | 1.57 | 1.32 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | 3.37 | 4.40 | 0.90 | 1.56 | 0.90 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.79 | 3.92 | 7.19 | 1.49 | 1.48 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.74 | 5.14 | 12.92 | 1.40 | 1.48 | 0.81 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | 6.29 | 11.97 | 1.25 | 1.50 | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.68 | 4.67 | 11.25 | 1.54 | — | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.78 | 4.80 | 9.60 | 1.48 | — | 1.14 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.74 | 4.58 | 11.88 | 1.42 | — | 1.21 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.20 | 4.22 | 10.71 | 1.34 | — | 1.07 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.65 | 5.92 | — | 1.49 | — | 1.14 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.08 | 4.16 | — | 1.65 | — | 1.11 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.44 | 10.62 | — | 1.82 | — | 1.33 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | 8.77 | — | 1.67 | — | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.46 | 8.49 | — | 1.96 | — | 0.99 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | 10.00 | — | 2.21 | — | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.41 | 12.08 | — | 1.77 | — | 0.96 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Comcast Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Comcast Corp. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.88 | — |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.68 | 1.59 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | 1.67 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.78 | 1.77 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.85 | 2.08 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.93 | 2.37 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | 2.16 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.79 | 2.50 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.74 | 2.84 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | 2.85 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.68 | 2.47 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.78 | 2.46 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.74 | 2.35 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.20 | 2.31 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.65 | 2.17 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.08 | 2.14 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.44 | 2.33 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | 1.56 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.46 | 1.51 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | 1.47 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.41 | 1.27 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Comcast Corp., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Comcast Corp. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.88 | — |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.68 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | 1.31 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.78 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.85 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.93 | 1.74 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | 1.49 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.79 | 1.59 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.74 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | 1.69 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.68 | 1.45 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.78 | 1.61 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.74 | 1.90 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.20 | 1.44 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.65 | 1.35 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.08 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.44 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.46 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.41 | 0.78 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).