Comcast Corp (CMCSA)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
CMCSA
Comcast Corp
$25.40
-3.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $93.74B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$359.77
+1.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $55.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Comcast Corp generates 3208% more annual revenue ($125.28B vs $3.79B). TER leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs 15.0%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
CMCSA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TER
Strong Buy75
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TER.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 32.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMCSA
The strongest argument for CMCSA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMCSA
The primary concerns for CMCSA are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 65.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMCSA profiles as a value stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
CMCSA generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (75/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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