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- Income Statement
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Netflix Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenues1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Feb 10, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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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 analysis of the financial metrics over the examined period reveals distinct trends and variations. The share price demonstrates a general upward trajectory from 2006 to 2025, with intermittent periods of volatility. Initially, the share price was quite low, under $1, but it gained significant momentum starting around 2010, reflecting substantial growth by the mid-2010s. There was a notable surge between 2016 and 2025, with the price rising from approximately $14.25 to over $97, despite a few intermittent declines in 2022 and 2023.
Sales per share indicate steady growth throughout the entire period. Beginning at $0.18 in 2006, sales per share increase consistently to $9.12 by 2025. This reflects a sustained improvement in revenue generation on a per-share basis, suggesting strong operational performance and effective monetization strategies over the years.
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio exhibits more volatility relative to the other metrics. Early in the timeline, the ratio fluctuated around the 1.5 to 2.0 mark, but it spiked dramatically in 2011 to 5.75 and experienced fluctuations thereafter. P/S reached highs above 10 in 2018 and 2025, indicating periods when the market placed a higher valuation on the company's sales. Conversely, there were periods, such as around 2017 and 2022, when the P/S ratio dropped closer to 5, reflecting relative adjustments in market expectations or changes in sales growth pace relative to the share price.
- Share Price
- Overall significant growth with phases of volatility; notable increases from 2010 onward, culminating in a sharp rise from 2016 to 2025.
- Sales per Share
- Consistent and steady increase over the entire period, demonstrating improving revenue generation capabilities on a per-share basis.
- Price-to-Sales Ratio
- Variable over time with spikes indicating periods of heightened valuation relative to sales; pronounced peaks in 2011, 2018, and 2025 highlight increased investor optimism or market re-rating.
In summary, the financial data suggests robust growth in underlying sales, accompanied by increasing market valuation as reflected by the share price and P/S ratio trends. The fluctuations in the P/S ratio may reflect changing investor sentiment, competitive environment, or expectations about future growth potential. The steady climb in sales per share underpins the company's improving fundamental performance.
Comparison to Competitors
Netflix Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Netflix Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Trade Desk Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
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| Jan 27, 2025 | ||||||
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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).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Netflix Inc., P/S, 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/S, 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).