CMCSANEUTRAL

Gross Margin

65.4%

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

81th percentile

CMCSA

65.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross Margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after subtracting the direct costs of delivering its services, so at 65.4% Comcast retains roughly 65 cents of every dollar earned.

This figure sits well above the sector median of 43.8%, placing Comcast in the 78th percentile among its peers—meaning it is more profitable per sale than most competitors. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no multi-quarter trend direction exists. With a high margin but no trend history, investors lack evidence of stability or improvement, making it harder to assess whether the current level is sustainable. This combination of a strong margin and no trend data creates a neutral risk profile—neither a clear opportunity nor a definitive red flag. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as an elevated margin alone does not confirm an attractive investment without additional context on consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CMCSA?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are CMCSA's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.