Comcast/Netflix Combine Forces

With Netflix and Comcast partnering up to push the new X1 boxes, we see a reduction in the hostility of recent years.

Netflix (NFLX) is the world's leading Internet television network with millions of subscribers in nearly 50 countries who have access to an ever-expanding library of TV shows and movies, including original programming, documentaries and feature films. The company offers the ability to watch as subscribers want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen.

Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), among the world's leading communication companies, provides basic cable, digital cable and high speed internet services that connect people to what's important in their lives. They are in the process of deploying digital video applications and high-speed Internet access service to expand the products available on their cable communications networks.

All those cursed with a coffee table full of TV, cable box, AVR, Apple TV, and DVD player remote controls were awarded a small victory today with the announcement that Comcast Corp. and Netflix have finally reached a deal to include the popular video streaming--and DVD mailing--services content on the cable giant's set-top decoder boxes.

This deal will mean that Comcast subscribers with the latest box, the X1, will be able to access Netflix services without grabbing that other remote, switching an HDMI input, etc. Content from Netflix will be right on the cable guide screen.

This is good news for customers that have not "cut the cable" yet and eliminated Comcast from their media consumption pipeline. With Netflix and Comcast partnering up to push the new X1 boxes, we see a reduction in the hostility of recent years. It was not so long ago that Comcast engaged in speed reductions for Netflix content in an effort to derive more revenue from the services using their bandwidth.

The deal should help Comcast get those X1 boxes out and may reduce the annoyance factor for those seeking any excuse to ditch the provider in lieu of internet-only service. Netflix may see a boost in subscribers, as the service will now be featured on the Comcast boxes. However, as of now analysts don't see a big gain for the Netflix bottom line from this benefit.

Right now our models aren't particularly enamored of either company. We rate both a HOLD. However, that may change if there are big adjustments to earnings estimates as a result of this deal.

Here's our latest data on Netflix:.

ValuEngine continues its HOLD recommendation on NETFLIX INC for 2016-07-05. Based on the information we have gathered and our resulting research, we feel that NETFLIX INC has the probability to ROUGHLY MATCH average market performance for the next year. The company exhibits ATTRACTIVE Earnings Growth Rate but UNATTRACTIVE Volatility.

 

ValuEngine Forecast

 

Target
Price*

Expected
Return

1-Month

97.75 -0.16%

3-Month

98.95 1.06%

6-Month

102.25 4.43%

1-Year

96.01 -1.94%

2-Year

118.93 21.47%

3-Year

136.17 39.08%

Valuation & Rankings

Valuation

48.12% overvalued

Valuation Rank(?)

5

1-M Forecast Return

-0.16%

1-M Forecast Return Rank

37

12-M Return

3.53%

Momentum Rank(?)

70

Sharpe Ratio

0.25

Sharpe Ratio Rank(?)

74

5-Y Avg Annual Return

17.82%

5-Y Avg Annual Rtn Rank

91

Volatility

70.26%

Volatility Rank(?)

24

Expected EPS Growth

159.09%

EPS Growth Rank(?)

92

Market Cap (billions)

5.92

Size Rank

86

Trailing P/E Ratio

445.05

Trailing P/E Rank(?)

33

Forward P/E Ratio

171.77

Forward P/E Ratio Rank

2

PEG Ratio

2.80

PEG Ratio Rank

14

Price/Sales

0.83

Price/Sales Rank(?)

70

Market/Book

2.55

Market/Book Rank(?)

42

Beta

1.90

Beta Rank

13

Alpha

-0.06

Alpha Rank

50

And here's our latest data on Comcast:

ValuEngine continues its HOLD recommendation on COMCAST CORP A for 2016-07-05. Based on the information we have gathered and our resulting research, we feel that COMCAST CORP A has the probability to ROUGHLY MATCH average market performance for the next year. The company exhibits ATTRACTIVE Company Size but UNATTRACTIVE Book Market Ratio.

 

ValuEngine Forecast

 

Target
Price*

Expected
Return

1-Month

65.17 0.25%

3-Month

65.96 1.46%

6-Month

67.11 3.24%

1-Year

66.95 2.98%

2-Year

72.04 10.82%

3-Year

75.49 16.11%

Valuation & Rankings

Valuation

0.65% overvalued

Valuation Rank(?)

33

1-M Forecast Return

0.25%

1-M Forecast Return Rank

69

12-M Return

4.67%

Momentum Rank(?)

72

Sharpe Ratio

1.05

Sharpe Ratio Rank(?)

97

5-Y Avg Annual Return

18.90%

5-Y Avg Annual Rtn Rank

92

Volatility

18.07%

Volatility Rank(?)

79

Expected EPS Growth

12.80%

EPS Growth Rank(?)

47

Market Cap (billions)

165.20

Size Rank

100

Trailing P/E Ratio

19.82

Trailing P/E Rank(?)

59

Forward P/E Ratio

17.57

Forward P/E Ratio Rank

40

PEG Ratio

1.55

PEG Ratio Rank

29

Price/Sales

2.19

Price/Sales Rank(?)

41

Market/Book

3.03

Market/Book Rank(?)

37

Beta

1.07

Beta Rank

41

Alpha

0.06

Alpha Rank

75

ValuEngine Market Overview

Summary of VE Stock Universe

Stocks Undervalued

66.33%

Stocks Overvalued

33.67%

Stocks Undervalued by 20%

30.13%

Stocks Overvalued by 20%

11.57%

ValuEngine Sector Overview

Sector

Change

MTD

YTD

Valuation

Last 12-MReturn

P/E Ratio

Basic Materials

2.81%

1.27%

40.39%

10.93% overvalued

32.95%

29.68

Consumer Staples

0.66%

0.55%

11.04%

5.20% overvalued

9.68%

23.46

Utilities

0.54%

-0.42%

7.51%

3.63% overvalued

7.16%

23.80

Multi-Sector Conglomerates

0.27%

-1.00%

3.02%

0.73% undervalued

-8.79%

18.22

Oils-Energy

-1.01%

-1.42%

14.14%

2.75% undervalued

-26.61%

23.68

Industrial Products

0.19%

-1.16%

4.26%

5.58% undervalued

-7.52%

21.17

Aerospace

0.39%

-0.70%

10.18%

5.78% undervalued

-10.96%

22.60

Business Services

-0.80%

-0.90%

-5.51%

7.20% undervalued

-2.07%

19.03

Computer and Technology

-0.18%

-1.05%

0.52%

8.09% undervalued

-4.66%

15.77

Finance

1.30%

-0.05%

20.25%

8.55% undervalued

-2.54%

20.47

Consumer Discretionary

-0.56%

-1.46%

4.40%

9.00% undervalued

-8.04%

27.91

Construction

-0.47%

-0.40%

2.04%

9.90% undervalued

-10.50%

20.88

Medical

0.60%

-0.54%

-3.80%

13.89% undervalued

-14.39%

21.22

Transportation

-0.42%

0.23%

-4.13%

14.53% undervalued

-23.20%

27.19

Auto-Tires-Trucks

-0.92%

-0.81%

0.28%

16.53% undervalued

-26.62%

13.25

Retail-Wholesale

-2.69%

-1.71%

-6.94%

23.44% undervalued

-17.92%

11.21

VALUATION WATCH: Overvalued stocks now make up 33.67% of our stocks assigned a valuation and 11.57% of those equities are calculated to be overvalued by 20% or more. Three sectors are calculated to be overvalued.

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