Comcast Corp (CMCSA)vsPepsiCo Inc (PEP)
CMCSA
Comcast Corp
$28.73
-1.68%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $106.47B
PEP
PepsiCo Inc
$151.73
+0.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $205.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Comcast Corp generates 32% more annual revenue ($123.71B vs $93.92B). CMCSA leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 8.8%. PEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.01. CMCSA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CMCSA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PEP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.4%
Fair Value
$36.65
Current Price
$28.73
$7.92 discount
Margin of Safety
+45.9%
Fair Value
$280.33
Current Price
$151.73
$128.60 discount
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 5.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Earnings expanding 67.5% YoY
Generating 4.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 52.5%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
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. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 10.8%.
Bull Case : PEP
The strongest argument for PEP centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CMCSA
The primary concerns for CMCSA are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PEP
The primary concerns for PEP are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMCSA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
PEP is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
CMCSA generates stronger free cash flow (5.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CMCSA scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. PEP offers better value entry with a 45.9% margin of safety. Both earn "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 →PepsiCo Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
PepsiCo, Inc. is an American based multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beverage market. It oversees the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of its products.
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