Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Comcast Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.96% | = | 100 | × | 13,057 | ÷ | 263,414 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | = | 100 | × | 11,731 | ÷ | 251,684 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.15% | = | 100 | × | 22,714 | ÷ | 186,949 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.82% | = | 100 | × | 8,695 | ÷ | 180,500 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.90% | = | 100 | × | 8,163 | ÷ | 166,574 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.26% | = | 100 | × | 8,380 | ÷ | 159,339 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.29% | = | 100 | × | 6,816 | ÷ | 158,813 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.76% | = | 100 | × | 6,203 | ÷ | 164,971 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.64% | = | 100 | × | 4,160 | ÷ | 157,818 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.07% | = | 100 | × | 3,635 | ÷ | 118,534 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.23% | = | 100 | × | 3,638 | ÷ | 112,733 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 2.25% | = | 100 | × | 2,547 | ÷ | 113,017 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 2.28% | = | 100 | × | 2,587 | ÷ | 113,417 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.29% | = | 100 | × | 2,533 | ÷ | 110,405 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.90% | = | 100 | × | 928 | ÷ | 103,146 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-05), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Comcast Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Comcast Corp. | Charter Communications Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.96% | 1.13% | 5.49% | 5.70% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | 0.84% | 4.66% | 12.78% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.15% | 6.75% | 2.94% | 9.37% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.82% | 2.36% | 1.37% | 10.20% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.90% | -0.69% | 1.20% | 9.51% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.26% | -0.75% | 3.78% | 8.91% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.29% | -0.98% | 2.08% | 7.55% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.76% | -1.95% | 0.43% | 7.59% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.64% | -2.36% | 7.37% | 6.66% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.07% | -1.51% | 16.38% | 5.73% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.23% | — | 17.04% | 5.24% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 2.25% | — | 13.44% | 7.08% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 2.28% | — | 10.35% | 7.69% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.29% | — | 8.06% | 5.62% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.90% | — | 11.52% | 4.77% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-05), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).
Comparison to Sector (Media)
Comcast Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media)
| Comcast Corp. | Media | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.96% | 4.32% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | 5.12% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.15% | 9.40% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.82% | 5.01% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.90% | 5.39% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.26% | 5.80% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.29% | 4.91% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.76% | 4.47% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.64% | 3.55% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.07% | 3.68% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.23% | 4.00% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 2.25% | 4.01% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 2.28% | 4.20% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.29% | 3.48% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.90% | 2.24% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-05), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Comcast Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Comcast Corp. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.96% | 5.78% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | 6.13% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 12.15% | 8.54% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.82% | 6.92% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.90% | 6.80% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.26% | 7.20% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 4.29% | 7.01% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.76% | 6.78% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2.64% | 6.73% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 3.07% | 6.50% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.23% | 6.53% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 2.25% | 6.86% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 2.28% | 6.78% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.29% | 7.21% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.90% | 6.92% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-05), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-22).