Competitive view
EA vs. two close competitors
This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.
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Electronic Arts
EA
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Q4 FY2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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Netflix
NFLX
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Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
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Verizon Communications
VZ
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Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
EA
$51.38B
Electronic Arts
NFLX
$318.29B
Netflix
VZ
$177.25B
Verizon Communications
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
EA
58.4x
Electronic Arts
NFLX
24.4x
Netflix
VZ
10.3x
Verizon Communications
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
EA
21.4x
Electronic Arts
NFLX
19.7x
Netflix
VZ
8.1x
Verizon Communications
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
EA
11.9%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
16.2%
Netflix
VZ
2.9%
Verizon Communications
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
EA
85.3%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
86.4%
Netflix
VZ
4.3%
Verizon Communications
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
EA
24.0%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
32.3%
Netflix
VZ
25.2%
Verizon Communications
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
EA
79.0%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
49.0%
Netflix
VZ
58.9%
Verizon Communications
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
EA
11.8%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
28.5%
Netflix
VZ
12.5%
Verizon Communications
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
EA
13.5%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
48.5%
Netflix
VZ
17.2%
Verizon Communications
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
EA
4.3%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
8.2%
Netflix
VZ
11.1%
Verizon Communications
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
EA
27.41x
Electronic Arts
NFLX
53.79x
Netflix
VZ
192.04x
Verizon Communications
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
EA
1.05x
Electronic Arts
NFLX
1.41x
Netflix
VZ
0.64x
Verizon Communications
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
EA
0.64
Electronic Arts
NFLX
1.52
Netflix
VZ
0.24
Verizon Communications
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
EA
0.4%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
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Netflix
VZ
6.5%
Verizon Communications
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
EA
0.4%
Electronic Arts
NFLX
50.4%
Netflix
VZ
22.3%
Verizon Communications