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NETFLIX INC (NFLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NFLX - US64110L1061 - Common Stock

88 USD
-0.05 (-0.06%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
88.4398 USD
+0.44 (+0.5%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to NFLX. NFLX was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NFLX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NFLX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make NFLX a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NFLX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • NFLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years NFLX has always been profitable.
  • NFLX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NFLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNFLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.99%, NFLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NFLX's Return On Equity of 40.19% is amongst the best of the industry. NFLX outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.41%, NFLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NFLX is significantly above the industry average of 8.70%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (24.41%) for NFLX is above the 3 year average (16.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.99%
ROE 40.19%
ROIC 24.41%
ROA(3y)12.2%
ROA(5y)11.02%
ROE(3y)27.7%
ROE(5y)28.07%
ROIC(3y)16.17%
ROIC(5y)15.85%
NFLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNFLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • NFLX has a better Profit Margin (24.05%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NFLX has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of NFLX (29.14%) is better than 97.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NFLX has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of NFLX (48.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NFLX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.14%
PM (TTM) 24.05%
GM 48.09%
OM growth 3Y8.59%
OM growth 5Y15.63%
PM growth 3Y9.04%
PM growth 5Y19.25%
GM growth 3Y3.42%
GM growth 5Y3.77%
NFLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNFLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NFLX is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NFLX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NFLX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • NFLX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NFLX Yearly Shares OutstandingNFLX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
NFLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNFLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 10.38 indicates that NFLX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.38, NFLX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NFLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.61. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • NFLX's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.61 is amongst the best of the industry. NFLX outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that NFLX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • NFLX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NFLX outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
  • Although NFLX does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 1.61
Altman-Z 10.38
ROIC/WACC2.35
WACC10.37%
NFLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNFLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • NFLX has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that NFLX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NFLX has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is in the better half of the industry: NFLX outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that NFLX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NFLX's Quick ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NFLX outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
NFLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNFLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.48% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 36.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, NFLX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.41% in the last year.
  • NFLX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.48%
EPS 3Y20.83%
EPS 5Y36.86%
EPS Q2Q%8.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.41%
Revenue growth 3Y9.51%
Revenue growth 5Y14.11%
Sales Q2Q%17.16%

3.2 Future

  • NFLX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.58% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NFLX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.21%
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.35%
EPS Next 5Y21.58%
Revenue Next Year15.95%
Revenue Next 2Y14.51%
Revenue Next 3Y13.46%
Revenue Next 5Y11.63%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
NFLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNFLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
NFLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNFLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.82, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NFLX.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NFLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. NFLX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.60, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NFLX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NFLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NFLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say NFLX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.82
Fwd PE 26.6
NFLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNFLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NFLX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NFLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.7
EV/EBITDA 13.17
NFLX Per share dataNFLX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • NFLX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • NFLX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as NFLX's earnings are expected to grow with 26.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NFLX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NETFLIX INC

NASDAQ:NFLX (1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 88.4398 +0.44 (+0.5%)

88

-0.05 (-0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)10-21
Earnings (Next)01-20
Inst Owners79.69%
Inst Owner Change14.3%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change18.26%
Market Cap373.93B
Revenue(TTM)43.38B
Net Income(TTM)10.43B
Analysts79.61
Price Target130.01 (47.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.39%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.39%
Max EPS beat(4)13.44%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.94%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.36%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.77%
PT rev (1m)-5.9%
PT rev (3m)-90.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-89.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-90.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.82
Fwd PE 26.6
P/S 8.62
P/FCF 41.7
P/OCF 39.06
P/B 14.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.17
EPS(TTM)2.39
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY2.56%
SpS10.21
BVpS6.11
TBVpS-1.57
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number18.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.99%
ROE 40.19%
ROCE 27.97%
ROIC 24.41%
ROICexc 30.76%
ROICexgc 340.72%
OM 29.14%
PM (TTM) 24.05%
GM 48.09%
FCFM 20.67%
ROA(3y)12.2%
ROA(5y)11.02%
ROE(3y)27.7%
ROE(5y)28.07%
ROIC(3y)16.17%
ROIC(5y)15.85%
ROICexc(3y)20.02%
ROICexc(5y)19.87%
ROICexgc(3y)637.19%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.53%
ROCE(5y)18.16%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y14.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.57%
OM growth 3Y8.59%
OM growth 5Y15.63%
PM growth 3Y9.04%
PM growth 5Y19.25%
GM growth 3Y3.42%
GM growth 5Y3.77%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 1.61
Debt/EBITDA 0.5
Cap/Depr 3.76%
Cap/Sales 1.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 33.26%
Profit Quality 85.96%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 10.38
F-Score8
WACC10.37%
ROIC/WACC2.35
Cap/Depr(3y)2.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)3.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.44%
Profit Quality(3y)81.18%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.48%
EPS 3Y20.83%
EPS 5Y36.86%
EPS Q2Q%8.7%
EPS Next Y31.21%
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.35%
EPS Next 5Y21.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.41%
Revenue growth 3Y9.51%
Revenue growth 5Y14.11%
Sales Q2Q%17.16%
Revenue Next Year15.95%
Revenue Next 2Y14.51%
Revenue Next 3Y13.46%
Revenue Next 5Y11.63%
EBIT growth 1Y31.14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.92%
EBIT growth 5Y31.95%
EBIT Next Year34.36%
EBIT Next 3Y25.65%
EBIT Next 5Y21.31%
FCF growth 1Y57.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y58.12%
OCF growth 3Y165.66%
OCF growth 5YN/A

NETFLIX INC / NFLX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NETFLIX INC (NFLX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to NFLX.


What is the valuation status of NETFLIX INC (NFLX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NETFLIX INC (NFLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of NFLX stock?

NETFLIX INC (NFLX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is NETFLIX INC?

The financial health rating of NETFLIX INC (NFLX) is 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for NETFLIX INC (NFLX) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NETFLIX INC (NFLX) is expected to grow by 31.21% in the next year.