Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Netflix Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.03% | = | 100 | × | 2,761,395 | ÷ | 39,280,359 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.49% | = | 100 | × | 1,866,916 | ÷ | 33,975,712 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | = | 100 | × | 1,211,242 | ÷ | 25,974,400 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.94% | = | 100 | × | 558,929 | ÷ | 19,012,742 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.37% | = | 100 | × | 186,678 | ÷ | 13,586,610 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.20% | = | 100 | × | 122,641 | ÷ | 10,202,871 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 3.78% | = | 100 | × | 266,799 | ÷ | 7,056,651 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.08% | = | 100 | × | 112,403 | ÷ | 5,412,563 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.43% | = | 100 | × | 17,152 | ÷ | 3,967,890 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.37% | = | 100 | × | 226,126 | ÷ | 3,069,196 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 16.38% | = | 100 | × | 160,853 | ÷ | 982,067 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 17.04% | = | 100 | × | 115,860 | ÷ | 679,734 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.44% | = | 100 | × | 83,026 | ÷ | 617,946 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.35% | = | 100 | × | 66,952 | ÷ | 647,020 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.06% | = | 100 | × | 49,082 | ÷ | 608,779 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.52% | = | 100 | × | 42,027 | ÷ | 364,681 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Netflix Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Netflix Inc. | Charter Communications Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.03% | 2.23% | 3.85% | -1.42% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.49% | 1.13% | 4.96% | 5.70% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | 0.84% | 4.66% | 12.78% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.94% | 6.75% | 12.15% | 9.37% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.37% | 2.36% | 4.82% | 10.20% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.20% | -0.69% | 4.90% | 9.51% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 3.78% | -0.75% | 5.26% | 8.91% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.08% | -0.98% | 4.29% | 7.55% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.43% | -1.95% | 3.76% | 7.59% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.37% | -2.36% | 2.64% | 6.66% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 16.38% | -1.51% | 3.07% | 5.73% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 17.04% | — | 3.23% | 5.24% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.44% | — | 2.25% | 7.08% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.35% | — | 2.28% | 7.69% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.06% | — | 2.29% | 5.62% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.52% | — | 0.90% | 4.77% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).
Comparison to Sector (Media)
Netflix Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media)
| Netflix Inc. | Media | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.03% | 2.07% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.49% | 4.32% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | 5.12% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.94% | 9.40% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.37% | 5.01% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.20% | 5.39% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 3.78% | 5.80% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.08% | 4.91% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.43% | 4.47% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.37% | 3.55% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 16.38% | 3.68% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 17.04% | 4.00% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.44% | 4.01% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.35% | 4.20% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.06% | 3.48% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.52% | 2.24% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Netflix Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Netflix Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 7.03% | 5.07% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.49% | 5.78% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.66% | 6.13% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.94% | 8.54% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.37% | 6.92% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.20% | 6.80% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 3.78% | 7.20% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.08% | 7.01% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.43% | 6.78% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.37% | 6.73% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 16.38% | 6.50% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 17.04% | 6.53% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 13.44% | 6.86% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.35% | 6.78% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.06% | 7.21% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 11.52% | 6.92% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).