Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Comcast Corp., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation1 | ÷ | Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 15.78% | = | 100 | × | 13,057 | ÷ | 82,726 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.38% | = | 100 | × | 11,731 | ÷ | 71,613 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 33.11% | = | 100 | × | 22,714 | ÷ | 68,606 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.12% | = | 100 | × | 8,695 | ÷ | 53,943 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.62% | = | 100 | × | 8,163 | ÷ | 52,269 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.90% | = | 100 | × | 8,380 | ÷ | 52,711 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.45% | = | 100 | × | 6,816 | ÷ | 50,694 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 12.57% | = | 100 | × | 6,203 | ÷ | 49,356 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.80% | = | 100 | × | 4,160 | ÷ | 47,274 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.20% | = | 100 | × | 3,635 | ÷ | 44,354 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.52% | = | 100 | × | 3,638 | ÷ | 42,721 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.30% | = | 100 | × | 2,547 | ÷ | 40,450 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 6.26% | = | 100 | × | 2,587 | ÷ | 41,340 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.15% | = | 100 | × | 2,533 | ÷ | 41,167 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.31% | = | 100 | × | 928 | ÷ | 40,219 |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Comcast Corp. | Charter Communications Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 15.78% | 5.30% | 24.62% | 12.44% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.38% | 3.39% | 23.12% | 25.83% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 33.11% | 25.32% | 15.60% | 21.74% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.12% | 8.77% | 6.97% | 21.71% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.62% | — | 5.52% | 18.83% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.90% | -125.34% | 14.36% | 16.68% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.45% | -111.92% | 8.43% | 13.51% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 12.57% | -204.03% | 2.30% | 14.29% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.80% | -90.22% | 35.18% | 12.86% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.20% | -16.04% | 55.44% | 10.56% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.52% | — | 58.18% | 9.80% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.30% | — | 23.92% | 13.70% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 6.26% | — | 15.54% | 15.24% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.15% | — | 11.85% | 10.60% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.31% | — | 18.58% | 9.66% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media)
| Comcast Corp. | Media | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 15.78% | 13.13% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.38% | 16.53% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 33.11% | 27.62% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.12% | 15.56% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.62% | 16.57% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.90% | 16.02% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.45% | 13.21% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 12.57% | 12.89% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.80% | 10.30% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.20% | 8.99% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.52% | 9.21% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.30% | 9.65% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 6.26% | 10.12% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.15% | 8.11% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.31% | 5.26% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Comcast Corp. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 15.78% | 20.83% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 16.38% | 21.33% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 33.11% | 27.27% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 16.12% | 21.40% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.62% | 20.06% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 15.90% | 19.28% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 13.45% | 17.88% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 12.57% | 17.23% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.80% | 16.66% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.20% | 14.70% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.52% | 14.87% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.30% | 16.10% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 6.26% | 15.25% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.15% | 16.14% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.31% | 15.26% |
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).