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- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Calculation
Netflix Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 26, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 26, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 27, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 28, 2021 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Jan 29, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 29, 2018 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 27, 2017 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 28, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Feb 22, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 25, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 16, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Netflix Inc. Annual Report.
The financial data reveals several distinct trends over the analyzed periods. The share price shows an overall strong upward trajectory with some volatility. Initial values were modest, starting below $5, and steadily increased to surpass $500 by 2021, reaching nearly $972 in 2025. There are some significant fluctuations, such as a dip after the peak in 2021 and a subsequent recovery toward 2025. This pattern indicates growing market confidence and expansion in the company's valuation over time, albeit with phases of market correction.
Earnings per share (EPS) demonstrate consistent growth across the timeframe with occasional declines. Starting from a low base of $0.11 in 2006, EPS reached $6.23 by 2021 and continued to rise, culminating at $20.37 in 2025. The data shows some irregularity, including a notable drop to $0.04 in 2013, followed by rapid recovery and sustained increases thereafter. This suggests improving profitability, strengthening operational performance, and successful growth strategies despite intermittent setbacks.
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio presents a more volatile pattern compared to other metrics. Early years show moderate P/E values between roughly 25 and 35, reflecting reasonable market valuation relative to earnings. However, between 2012 and 2018, the P/E ratio exhibited extreme highs, peaking at over 500 in 2013 and remaining elevated above 200 for several years. This indicates periods when the market heavily discounted future growth, possibly anticipating strong earnings expansion. The ratio then declined to more moderate levels around 30 to 50 in recent years, suggesting a market reassessment towards a more balanced valuation relative to earnings growth.
Overall, the data indicates that the company experienced substantial share price growth alongside increasing earnings, albeit with episodic volatility in market valuation multiples. The elevated P/E ratios in the middle period likely reflect investor optimism and expectations for rapid expansion, while recent normalization suggests maturity and stabilization in market perceptions.
Comparison to Competitors
Netflix Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Netflix Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
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| Jan 27, 2025 | ||||||
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| Jan 28, 2016 | ||||||
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| Feb 18, 2011 | ||||||
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| Feb 25, 2009 | ||||||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||||||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||||||
| Mar 16, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Netflix Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Netflix Inc. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | ||
| Jan 26, 2024 | ||
| Jan 26, 2023 | ||
| Jan 27, 2022 | ||
| Jan 28, 2021 | ||
| Jan 29, 2020 | ||
| Jan 29, 2019 | ||
| Jan 29, 2018 | ||
| Jan 27, 2017 | ||
| Jan 28, 2016 | ||
| Jan 29, 2015 | ||
| Feb 3, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Feb 10, 2012 | ||
| Feb 18, 2011 | ||
| Feb 22, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 16, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Netflix Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Netflix Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | ||
| Jan 26, 2024 | ||
| Jan 26, 2023 | ||
| Jan 27, 2022 | ||
| Jan 28, 2021 | ||
| Jan 29, 2020 | ||
| Jan 29, 2019 | ||
| Jan 29, 2018 | ||
| Jan 27, 2017 | ||
| Jan 28, 2016 | ||
| Jan 29, 2015 | ||
| Feb 3, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Feb 10, 2012 | ||
| Feb 18, 2011 | ||
| Feb 22, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 16, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).