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Competitive view
NFLX 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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Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
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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Alphabet Inc.
GOOGL
Latest video
Q2 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.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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Latest video
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.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
NFLX
$303.86B
Netflix
GOOGL
$4.10T
Alphabet Inc.
META
$1.51T
Meta Platforms Inc.
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.
NFLX
22.9x
Netflix
GOOGL
16.8x
Alphabet Inc.
META
21.6x
Meta Platforms Inc.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
NFLX
19.1x
Netflix
GOOGL
22.8x
Alphabet Inc.
META
16.1x
Meta Platforms Inc.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
NFLX
13.4%
Netflix
GOOGL
24.2%
Alphabet Inc.
META
33.1%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
NFLX
11.1%
Netflix
GOOGL
294.0%
Alphabet Inc.
META
62.4%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
NFLX
33.4%
Netflix
GOOGL
34.0%
Alphabet Inc.
META
40.6%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
NFLX
49.1%
Netflix
GOOGL
60.9%
Alphabet Inc.
META
81.9%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
NFLX
28.2%
Netflix
GOOGL
54.8%
Alphabet Inc.
META
32.8%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
NFLX
49.5%
Netflix
GOOGL
48.7%
Alphabet Inc.
META
32.9%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
NFLX
8.3%
Netflix
GOOGL
0.6%
Alphabet Inc.
META
1.7%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
NFLX
55.24x
Netflix
GOOGL
18.86x
Alphabet Inc.
META
35.61x
Meta Platforms Inc.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
NFLX
1.14x
Netflix
GOOGL
2.72x
Alphabet Inc.
META
2.35x
Meta Platforms Inc.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
NFLX
1.52
Netflix
GOOGL
1.25
Alphabet Inc.
META
1.25
Meta Platforms Inc.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
NFLX
—
Netflix
GOOGL
0.3%
Alphabet Inc.
META
0.3%
Meta Platforms Inc.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
NFLX
29.3%
Netflix
GOOGL
27.6%
Alphabet Inc.
META
38.6%
Meta Platforms Inc.