NETFLIX INC (NFLX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NFLX • US64110L1061
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This NFLX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NFLX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NFLX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NFLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NFLX has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years NFLX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- NFLX's Return On Assets of 19.75% is amongst the best of the industry. NFLX outperforms 95.06% of its industry peers.
- NFLX has a Return On Equity of 41.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NFLX outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.95%, NFLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.77% 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 7.50%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (20.73%) for NFLX is below the current ROIC(25.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.75% | ||
| ROE | 41.26% | ||
| ROIC | 25.95% |
ROA(3y)15.7%
ROA(5y)13.56%
ROE(3y)34.24%
ROE(5y)31.33%
ROIC(3y)20.73%
ROIC(5y)17.83%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of NFLX (24.30%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NFLX has grown nicely.
- NFLX has a Operating Margin of 29.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NFLX outperforms 97.53% of its industry peers.
- NFLX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NFLX has a Gross Margin (48.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NFLX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.3% | ||
| GM | 48.49% |
OM growth 3Y18.3%
OM growth 5Y5.33%
PM growth 3Y19.6%
PM growth 5Y17.08%
GM growth 3Y7.19%
GM growth 5Y2.29%
2. NFLX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NFLX is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NFLX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, NFLX has less shares outstanding
- NFLX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.74 indicates that NFLX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NFLX (10.74) is better than 98.77% of its industry peers.
- NFLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.53. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NFLX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.53) than 83.95% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that NFLX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NFLX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for NFLX, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.74 |
ROIC/WACC2.51
WACC10.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that NFLX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NFLX has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NFLX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that NFLX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, NFLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- NFLX does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. NFLX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NFLX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.43%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.92% 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 15.85% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, NFLX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.43%
EPS 3Y36.44%
EPS 5Y32.92%
EPS Q2Q%31.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.85%
Revenue growth 3Y12.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.57%
Sales Q2Q%17.61%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NFLX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.4%
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y22.16%
EPS Next 5Y18.4%
Revenue Next Year13.33%
Revenue Next 2Y12.5%
Revenue Next 3Y11.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.43%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. NFLX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.29, the valuation of NFLX can be described as expensive.
- 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NFLX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. NFLX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- NFLX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.52.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NFLX is valued a bit cheaper than 76.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- NFLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NFLX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NFLX is cheaper than 76.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NFLX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NFLX is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- NFLX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y22.16%
5. NFLX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for NFLX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NFLX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
91.82
+0.08 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16/amc
Inst Owners83.66%
Inst Owner Change754.73%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change12.24%
Market Cap387.68B
Revenue(TTM)45.18B
Net Income(TTM)10.98B
Analysts80.74
Price Target115.45 (25.74%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio1.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-8.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.39%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.39%
Max EPS beat(4)13.44%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.71%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.94%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.43%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.62%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.52 | ||
| P/S | 8.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.2 | ||
| P/B | 14.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.07 |
EPS(TTM)2.53
EY2.76%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY3.51%
FCF(TTM)2.24
FCFY2.44%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY2.62%
SpS10.7
BVpS6.3
TBVpS-1.46
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number18.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.75% | ||
| ROE | 41.26% | ||
| ROCE | 29.87% | ||
| ROIC | 25.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 417.11% | ||
| OM | 29.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.3% | ||
| GM | 48.49% | ||
| FCFM | 20.94% |
ROA(3y)15.7%
ROA(5y)13.56%
ROE(3y)34.24%
ROE(5y)31.33%
ROIC(3y)20.73%
ROIC(5y)17.83%
ROICexc(3y)26.07%
ROICexc(5y)22.05%
ROICexgc(3y)685.89%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)23.87%
ROCE(5y)20.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.79%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y32.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.93%
OM growth 3Y18.3%
OM growth 5Y5.33%
PM growth 3Y19.6%
PM growth 5Y17.08%
GM growth 3Y7.19%
GM growth 5Y2.29%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 4.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 33.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.74 |
F-Score7
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC2.51
Cap/Depr(3y)3.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)3.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.35%
Profit Quality(3y)97.89%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.43%
EPS 3Y36.44%
EPS 5Y32.92%
EPS Q2Q%31.15%
EPS Next Y27.4%
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y22.16%
EPS Next 5Y18.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.85%
Revenue growth 3Y12.64%
Revenue growth 5Y12.57%
Sales Q2Q%17.61%
Revenue Next Year13.33%
Revenue Next 2Y12.5%
Revenue Next 3Y11.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.43%
EBIT growth 1Y27.92%
EBIT growth 3Y33.25%
EBIT growth 5Y18.57%
EBIT Next Year28%
EBIT Next 3Y21.24%
EBIT Next 5Y18.31%
FCF growth 1Y36.68%
FCF growth 3Y80.14%
FCF growth 5Y37.44%
OCF growth 1Y37.87%
OCF growth 3Y71.1%
OCF growth 5Y33.13%
NETFLIX INC / NFLX Fundamental Analysis 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 9 / 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 27.4% in the next year.