Analyze Comcast Corporation by segment Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is a global media and entertainment company with operations divided into five major segments: Cable Communications (XFINITY) Cable Networks (USA Network, Syfy, E!, CNBC, others) Broadcast Television (NBC) Filmed Entertainment (Universal Pictures) Theme Parks (Universal) Revenue, operating income, and depreciation and amortization information for these segments for a recent year are as follows (in millions): Segment Revenue Operating Income Depreciation and Amortization Cable Communications $50,048 $12,439 $7,670 Cable Networks 10,464 2,964 745 Broadcast Television 10,147 1,195 125 Filmed Entertainment 6,360 650 47 Theme Parks 4,946 1,678 512 Total $81,965 $18,926 $9,099 a. Prepare a vertical analysis of the segment revenues to total revenues. Round to nearest whole percent. Enter amounts in millions. Segment Revenue Revenues as a Percent of Total Revenues Cable Communications $ % Cable Networks Broadcast Television Filmed Entertainment Theme Parks Total $ % b. Compute (1) EBITDA and (2) EBITDA as a percent of revenue for each segment. Round to nearest whole percent. Segment Revenue Operating Income Depreciation and Amortization EBITDA EBITDA as a Percent of Revenue Cable Communications $50,048 $12,439 $7,670 $ % Cable Networks 10,464 2,964 745 Broadcast Television 10,147 1,195 125 Filmed Entertainment 6,360 650 47 Theme Parks 4,946 1,678 512 Total $81,965 $18,926 $9,099 $

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Analyze Comcast Corporation by segment

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is a global media and entertainment company with operations divided into five major segments:

Cable Communications (XFINITY)
Cable Networks (USA Network, Syfy, E!, CNBC, others)
Broadcast Television (NBC)
Filmed Entertainment (Universal Pictures)
Theme Parks (Universal)

Revenue, operating income, and depreciation and amortization information for these segments for a recent year are as follows (in millions):

Segment	Revenue	Operating Income	Depreciation and Amortization
Cable Communications	$50,048	$12,439	$7,670
Cable Networks	10,464	2,964	745
Broadcast Television	10,147	1,195	125
Filmed Entertainment	6,360	650	47
Theme Parks	4,946	1,678	512
Total	$81,965	$18,926	$9,099

a. Prepare a vertical analysis of the segment revenues to total revenues. Round to nearest whole percent. Enter amounts in millions.

Segment	Revenue	Revenues as a Percent of Total Revenues
Cable Communications	$	%
Cable Networks
Broadcast Television
Filmed Entertainment
Theme Parks
Total	$	%

b. Compute (1) EBITDA and (2) EBITDA as a percent of revenue for each segment. Round to nearest whole percent.

Segment	Revenue	Operating Income	Depreciation and Amortization	EBITDA	EBITDA as a Percent of Revenue
Cable Communications	$50,048	$12,439	$7,670	$	%
Cable Networks	10,464	2,964	745
Broadcast Television	10,147	1,195	125
Filmed Entertainment	6,360	650	47
Theme Parks	4,946	1,678	512
Total	$81,965	$18,926	$9,099	$

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