Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Quarterly Data
Valuation ratios measure the quantity of an asset or flaw (e.g., earnings) associated with ownership of a specified claim (e.g., a share of ownership of the enterprise).
Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)
Netflix Inc., historical price multiples (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The P/E ratio data commences in March 2020, registering a high at 86.39, followed by a declining trend through June and September 2020. It then fluctuated moderately through 2021, spanning from approximately 33.56 to 60.01, indicating variations in earnings relative to stock price. A significant reduction is observed in 2022, reaching values near 19.36 to 23.66, suggesting either increased earnings or a relative decrease in stock price. From 2023 onwards, the ratio trends upward again, rising to the mid-40s by the end of the period in March 2025, reflecting a possible increase in valuation multiples or changes in earnings performance.
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) Ratio
- Values begin at 52.02 in March 2020, followed by a general downward movement extending through mid-2022 when the ratio reached approximately 15.62 to 20.88. This decline may indicate an improvement in operating profit relative to stock price or a revaluation of market prices. Subsequently, there is an upward trend from 2023 onward, peaking close to 39.91 by September 2024 before slightly retreating. The fluctuations suggest periodic changes in market expectations or operational profit margins.
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio demonstrates a notable decline from 9.54 in March 2020 to around 3.19 by mid-2022, indicating a decreasing stock price relative to sales or rising sales figures. Post mid-2022, there is a discernible recovery and upward movement, reaching values above 10.00 in late 2024 and early 2025. This recovery indicates improved valuation multiples or changes in revenue dynamics and investor sentiment.
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) Ratio
- The P/BV ratio starts at 22.69 in March 2020, showing a decreasing trajectory that reaches a low near 5.22 in mid-2022. This substantial drop may reflect increased equity bases, decreased stock prices, or a combination of both. After mid-2022, the ratio progressively rises, peaking at 17.24 by the first quarter of 2025, which may signal enhanced market valuation relative to the company's book value or changes in capital structure.
Price to Earnings (P/E)
Netflix Inc., historical P/E calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 425,683,210 | 427,757,100 | 427,458,114 | 429,164,615 | 430,964,991 | 432,759,584 | 437,679,669 | 443,146,751 | 444,536,878 | 445,346,776 | 445,020,494 | 444,705,591 | 444,273,850 | 443,963,107 | 442,952,194 | 442,595,888 | 443,383,732 | 442,895,261 | 441,795,008 | 441,015,443 | 439,780,618 | |||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (in thousands) | 2,890,351) | 1,868,607) | 2,363,509) | 2,147,306) | 2,332,209) | 937,838) | 1,677,422) | 1,487,610) | 1,305,120) | 55,284) | 1,398,242) | 1,440,951) | 1,597,447) | 607,429) | 1,449,071) | 1,353,013) | 1,706,715) | 542,156) | 789,976) | 720,196) | 709,067) | |||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | 21.78 | 20.37 | 18.20 | 16.53 | 14.93 | 12.50 | 10.34 | 9.58 | 9.45 | 10.09 | 11.33 | 11.46 | 11.27 | 11.52 | 11.40 | 9.92 | 8.48 | 6.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 973.03 | 971.89 | 763.89 | 633.34 | 554.60 | 570.42 | 400.96 | 427.50 | 327.98 | 364.87 | 268.16 | 223.88 | 218.22 | 386.70 | 653.16 | 511.77 | 508.78 | 538.60 | 485.23 | 502.41 | 433.83 | |||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/E ratio4 | 44.68 | 47.72 | 41.97 | 38.31 | 37.14 | 45.65 | 38.78 | 44.61 | 34.72 | 36.17 | 23.66 | 19.54 | 19.36 | 33.56 | 57.28 | 51.57 | 60.01 | 86.39 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 17.91 | 23.54 | 22.87 | 24.49 | 26.05 | 23.89 | 23.76 | 26.82 | 22.64 | 22.47 | 18.32 | 20.58 | 20.32 | 25.74 | 27.53 | 28.90 | 31.05 | 34.65 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 7.89 | 7.86 | 11.39 | 9.88 | 9.64 | 12.01 | 10.40 | 28.75 | 29.69 | 31.38 | 25.58 | 12.39 | 13.00 | 16.01 | 16.37 | 21.39 | 22.12 | 22.37 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 21.59 | 27.91 | 25.80 | 24.48 | 24.47 | 30.97 | 24.92 | 35.58 | 28.51 | 21.10 | 9.01 | 12.84 | 14.91 | 16.44 | 21.80 | 25.93 | 27.69 | 25.89 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 124.44 | 34.10 | 37.79 | 39.46 | 28.54 | 35.22 | 46.82 | 42.49 | 45.44 | 39.58 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 35.59 | 39.74 | 32.64 | 113.35 | 60.90 | 73.44 | 71.09 | 44.85 | 61.51 | 54.90 | 65.23 | 72.29 | 86.97 | 137.89 | 289.34 | — | — | — | — | 33.92 | 25.19 | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q1 2025 Calculation
EPS
= (Net incomeQ1 2025
+ Net incomeQ4 2024
+ Net incomeQ3 2024
+ Net incomeQ2 2024)
÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= (2,890,351,000 + 1,868,607,000 + 2,363,509,000 + 2,147,306,000)
÷ 425,683,210 = 21.78
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Netflix Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q1 2025 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 973.03 ÷ 21.78 = 44.68
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals several noteworthy trends over the analyzed periods. The share price demonstrates significant volatility. It begins at a relatively high level, peaking around the latter half of 2021, before experiencing a sharp decline through early 2022. Subsequently, it embarks on a strong upward trajectory from mid-2022 onward, reaching its highest point in the most recent quarters. This implies renewed investor confidence or improving market conditions in recent periods.
Earnings per share (EPS) exhibit a consistent upward trend throughout the timeline, starting from the earliest recorded value in March 2020 and maintaining steady growth until the end of the analyzed period. This continuous increase in EPS suggests improving profitability and operational efficiency. The progression from around 6.23 US$ to almost 22 US$ marks a significant gain in earnings on a per-share basis.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio shows fluctuations that correspond to movements in both share price and EPS. Initially, the P/E ratio is high, reflecting either elevated share prices or relatively lower earnings. It then decreases markedly through 2021 and into early 2022, aligning with the increase in earnings and the decline in share price. From mid-2022 forward, the ratio tends to rise again, suggesting that share prices are increasing at a faster pace than earnings during this period. The oscillation in P/E ratios indicates varying market perceptions of valuation, ranging from more moderate to premium pricing multiples relative to earnings.
In summary, the data indicates that while profitability as reflected by EPS has improved steadily, market valuation (P/E) has been more variable, influenced by sharp movements in share price. The recent quarters show a strong recovery in share price alongside continued EPS growth, although this has led to somewhat elevated P/E levels again, which may point to market optimism about future earnings growth or other external factors impacting valuation.
- Share Price
- High volatility with a peak in late 2021, followed by a significant drop in early 2022 and a strong recovery thereafter.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- Continuous growth from 6.23 US$ in early 2020 to over 21 US$ by early 2025, indicating improving profitability.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- Initially high, then declining with earnings growth and share price fall; rising again in the latest quarters as share price outpaces earnings growth.
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
Netflix Inc., historical P/OP calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 425,683,210 | 427,757,100 | 427,458,114 | 429,164,615 | 430,964,991 | 432,759,584 | 437,679,669 | 443,146,751 | 444,536,878 | 445,346,776 | 445,020,494 | 444,705,591 | 444,273,850 | 443,963,107 | 442,952,194 | 442,595,888 | 443,383,732 | 442,895,261 | 441,795,008 | 441,015,443 | 439,780,618 | |||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (in thousands) | 3,346,999) | 2,272,766) | 2,909,477) | 2,602,837) | 2,632,534) | 1,496,109) | 1,916,394) | 1,827,183) | 1,714,317) | 549,904) | 1,533,018) | 1,578,283) | 1,971,626) | 631,770) | 1,755,253) | 1,847,630) | 1,959,856) | 954,242) | 1,314,863) | 1,357,928) | 958,256) | |||||||
| Operating profit per share2 | 26.15 | 24.35 | 22.55 | 20.15 | 18.27 | 16.07 | 13.73 | 12.69 | 12.09 | 12.65 | 12.84 | 13.35 | 13.97 | 13.95 | 14.71 | 13.73 | 12.60 | 10.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 973.03 | 971.89 | 763.89 | 633.34 | 554.60 | 570.42 | 400.96 | 427.50 | 327.98 | 364.87 | 268.16 | 223.88 | 218.22 | 386.70 | 653.16 | 511.77 | 508.78 | 538.60 | 485.23 | 502.41 | 433.83 | |||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/OP ratio4 | 37.21 | 39.91 | 33.87 | 31.43 | 30.36 | 35.50 | 29.21 | 33.68 | 27.12 | 28.85 | 20.88 | 16.77 | 15.62 | 27.71 | 44.39 | 37.28 | 40.38 | 52.02 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 16.92 | 20.97 | 20.51 | 21.92 | 23.24 | 20.92 | 20.13 | 21.93 | 18.38 | 18.01 | 15.62 | 17.97 | 18.39 | 24.86 | 26.82 | 29.02 | 32.10 | 33.85 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 5.35 | 5.46 | 7.33 | 6.37 | 6.33 | 7.93 | 6.75 | 12.94 | 11.89 | 12.00 | 9.64 | 7.83 | 8.75 | 10.89 | 11.91 | 14.39 | 14.66 | 13.47 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 19.68 | 25.09 | 22.96 | 21.42 | 20.99 | 25.90 | 20.16 | 27.97 | 22.11 | 16.91 | 7.39 | 10.83 | 12.68 | 13.84 | 18.71 | 22.67 | 24.49 | 23.10 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75.75 | 30.10 | 33.09 | 35.73 | 25.95 | 32.96 | 46.57 | 40.61 | 44.54 | 37.65 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 21.45 | 23.75 | 19.06 | 39.89 | 29.75 | 33.90 | 34.95 | 26.48 | 32.61 | 26.43 | 31.54 | 35.31 | 53.03 | 91.54 | 197.21 | — | — | — | 242.78 | 21.67 | 26.30 | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q1 2025 Calculation
Operating profit per share
= (Operating incomeQ1 2025
+ Operating incomeQ4 2024
+ Operating incomeQ3 2024
+ Operating incomeQ2 2024)
÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= (3,346,999,000 + 2,272,766,000 + 2,909,477,000 + 2,602,837,000)
÷ 425,683,210 = 26.15
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Netflix Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q1 2025 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 973.03 ÷ 26.15 = 37.21
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited significant volatility over the observed periods. Starting at $433.83 in March 2020, it rose substantially to a peak of $653.16 in September 2021, before experiencing a sharp decline to $218.22 by March 2022. Subsequently, the price showed a recovery trend, climbing steadily to reach $973.03 by March 2025. This pattern reflects notable fluctuations possibly linked to market conditions or company-specific events, followed by a sustained period of growth in the later years.
- Operating Profit Per Share (US$)
- Operating profit per share data became available starting December 2020 at $10.35. From this point, there was a consistent upward trend observed through the successive quarters. By March 2025, operating profit per share had increased to $26.15, indicating more than a doubling in this performance metric over four years. This steady increase suggests improving profitability at the operational level across the observed timeframe.
- Price-to-Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)
- The P/OP ratio, indicative of the share price relative to operating profit per share, showed a decreasing trend initially, dropping from 52.02 in December 2020 to a low of approximately 15.62 in June 2022, reflecting that the share price was becoming cheaper relative to operating earnings. Following this period, the ratio increased again, reaching values in the mid-30s and even close to 40 by early 2025. This fluctuation implies changes in market expectations or investor sentiment, possibly related to the interplay of share price volatility and rising operating profits.
- Overall Analysis
- The data reveals that while the share price underwent significant short-term swings, operating profitability showed a robust and steady improvement. The ratio of share price to operating profit suggests that initially, shares became more attractively priced relative to earnings, but later periods saw the price appreciation somewhat outpace earnings growth, leading to an increase in valuation multiples. The combination of these trends points to a company improving its operational efficiency and profitability, while the market valuation experienced phases of both skepticism and optimism.
Price to Sales (P/S)
Netflix Inc., historical P/S calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 425,683,210 | 427,757,100 | 427,458,114 | 429,164,615 | 430,964,991 | 432,759,584 | 437,679,669 | 443,146,751 | 444,536,878 | 445,346,776 | 445,020,494 | 444,705,591 | 444,273,850 | 443,963,107 | 442,952,194 | 442,595,888 | 443,383,732 | 442,895,261 | 441,795,008 | 441,015,443 | 439,780,618 | |||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues (in thousands) | 10,542,801) | 10,246,513) | 9,824,703) | 9,559,310) | 9,370,440) | 8,832,825) | 8,541,668) | 8,187,301) | 8,161,503) | 7,852,053) | 7,925,589) | 7,970,141) | 7,867,767) | 7,709,318) | 7,483,467) | 7,341,777) | 7,163,282) | 6,644,442) | 6,435,637) | 6,148,286) | 5,767,691) | |||||||
| Sales per share2 | 94.37 | 91.18 | 87.93 | 84.59 | 81.06 | 77.93 | 74.81 | 72.50 | 71.78 | 70.99 | 70.72 | 69.78 | 68.43 | 66.89 | 64.64 | 62.33 | 59.52 | 56.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 973.03 | 971.89 | 763.89 | 633.34 | 554.60 | 570.42 | 400.96 | 427.50 | 327.98 | 364.87 | 268.16 | 223.88 | 218.22 | 386.70 | 653.16 | 511.77 | 508.78 | 538.60 | 485.23 | 502.41 | 433.83 | |||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/S ratio4 | 10.31 | 10.66 | 8.69 | 7.49 | 6.84 | 7.32 | 5.36 | 5.90 | 4.57 | 5.14 | 3.79 | 3.21 | 3.19 | 5.78 | 10.10 | 8.21 | 8.55 | 9.54 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 5.53 | 6.73 | 6.34 | 6.54 | 6.75 | 5.74 | 5.34 | 5.65 | 4.66 | 4.76 | 4.35 | 5.33 | 5.60 | 7.60 | 8.13 | 8.26 | 8.11 | 7.65 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 1.00 | 1.03 | 1.36 | 1.23 | 1.22 | 1.52 | 1.30 | 1.55 | 1.40 | 1.39 | 1.14 | 1.43 | 1.55 | 1.95 | 2.08 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.28 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 8.45 | 10.58 | 9.17 | 8.41 | 7.84 | 8.98 | 5.84 | 6.65 | 5.21 | 4.20 | 2.20 | 3.62 | 4.65 | 5.49 | 7.82 | 9.64 | 9.90 | 8.78 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | 4.70 | 4.83 | 4.90 | 4.58 | 4.28 | 4.40 | 3.97 | 3.63 | 5.31 | 4.07 | 5.82 | 6.60 | 5.55 | 6.15 | 7.00 | 5.99 | 6.01 | 5.18 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 2.16 | 2.16 | 1.73 | 2.15 | 2.04 | 1.94 | 1.82 | 2.12 | 2.42 | 2.09 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 3.67 | 4.08 | 5.12 | 5.55 | 5.70 | 4.13 | 3.04 | 2.33 | 3.48 | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q1 2025 Calculation
Sales per share
= (RevenuesQ1 2025
+ RevenuesQ4 2024
+ RevenuesQ3 2024
+ RevenuesQ2 2024)
÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= (10,542,801,000 + 10,246,513,000 + 9,824,703,000 + 9,559,310,000)
÷ 425,683,210 = 94.37
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Netflix Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q1 2025 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 973.03 ÷ 94.37 = 10.31
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly data reveals significant fluctuations and overall trends in share price, sales per share, and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio over the reported periods.
- Share Price
- The share price experienced a general upward trend from March 2020 through September 2021, reaching a peak of 653.16 USD. However, a steep decline followed toward the end of 2021 and into 2022, bottoming near 218.22 USD by March 2022. Subsequently, the share price demonstrated a robust recovery and growth phase from 2022 onwards, rising steadily and surpassing previous highs by December 2024 and March 2025, where it reached levels above 970 USD.
- Sales per Share
- Sales per share data begins in March 2021 at 56.44 USD and display a consistent and gradual increase throughout the entire period examined. By March 2025, sales per share had grown to 94.37 USD, indicating steady revenue growth on a per-share basis without any periods of decline or volatility.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio mirrors the volatility seen in the share price but also reflects the steady sales per share increase. Early periods starting from March 2021 show a high P/S ratio around 9.54 which then gradually declines to a low of 3.19 by June 2022, signifying that the share price decreased faster than sales per share were growing. Following this trough, the P/S ratio reversed direction and started climbing again, reaching above 10 in March 2025, suggesting strong investor confidence and possibly market anticipation of further sales growth or improved profitability.
Overall, the data shows that while sales per share steadily increased, the share price underwent notable volatility with a significant dip in early 2022 and a strong recovery in the subsequent years. The fluctuations in the P/S ratio highlight changing market perceptions about the company's valuation relative to its sales performance, emphasizing periods of both market caution and optimism.
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
Netflix Inc., historical P/BV calculation (quarterly data)
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 425,683,210 | 427,757,100 | 427,458,114 | 429,164,615 | 430,964,991 | 432,759,584 | 437,679,669 | 443,146,751 | 444,536,878 | 445,346,776 | 445,020,494 | 444,705,591 | 444,273,850 | 443,963,107 | 442,952,194 | 442,595,888 | 443,383,732 | 442,895,261 | 441,795,008 | 441,015,443 | 439,780,618 | |||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (in thousands) | 24,028,073) | 24,743,567) | 22,720,736) | 22,112,693) | 21,365,410) | 20,588,313) | 22,107,627) | 22,832,215) | 21,828,196) | 20,777,401) | 20,528,141) | 19,075,974) | 17,544,039) | 15,849,248) | 15,314,617) | 13,863,871) | 12,884,080) | 11,065,240) | 10,333,323) | 9,334,753) | 8,409,294) | |||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS)2 | 56.45 | 57.84 | 53.15 | 51.52 | 49.58 | 47.57 | 50.51 | 51.52 | 49.10 | 46.65 | 46.13 | 42.90 | 39.49 | 35.70 | 34.57 | 31.32 | 29.06 | 24.98 | 23.39 | 21.17 | 19.12 | |||||||
| Share price1, 3 | 973.03 | 971.89 | 763.89 | 633.34 | 554.60 | 570.42 | 400.96 | 427.50 | 327.98 | 364.87 | 268.16 | 223.88 | 218.22 | 386.70 | 653.16 | 511.77 | 508.78 | 538.60 | 485.23 | 502.41 | 433.83 | |||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/BV ratio4 | 17.24 | 16.80 | 14.37 | 12.29 | 11.19 | 11.99 | 7.94 | 8.30 | 6.68 | 7.82 | 5.81 | 5.22 | 5.53 | 10.83 | 18.89 | 16.34 | 17.51 | 21.56 | 20.75 | 23.74 | 22.69 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alphabet Inc. | 5.76 | 7.25 | 6.86 | 7.14 | 7.33 | 6.22 | 5.80 | 6.12 | 5.08 | 5.26 | 4.84 | 5.80 | 5.96 | 7.78 | 7.95 | 7.66 | 6.93 | 6.27 | 5.15 | 4.87 | 4.50 | |||||||
| Comcast Corp. | 1.43 | 1.49 | 1.95 | 1.79 | 1.80 | 2.24 | 1.91 | 2.22 | 2.04 | 2.08 | 1.72 | 1.90 | 1.97 | 2.36 | 2.48 | 2.81 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.29 | 2.39 | 2.11 | |||||||
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 7.78 | 9.53 | 8.71 | 8.03 | 7.49 | 7.91 | 5.19 | 5.98 | 4.90 | 3.89 | 2.09 | 3.43 | 4.52 | 5.18 | 6.59 | 7.31 | 6.99 | 5.88 | 6.37 | 6.54 | 5.54 | |||||||
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | 4.24 | 4.55 | 3.11 | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.01 | 1.66 | 2.08 | 3.74 | 5.42 | 6.41 | 5.15 | 6.23 | 7.31 | 6.95 | 7.66 | 6.31 | 5.32 | 6.08 | 6.76 | |||||||
| Walt Disney Co. | 1.96 | 1.96 | 1.55 | 1.94 | 1.81 | 1.74 | 1.64 | 1.89 | 2.12 | 1.82 | 2.22 | 2.11 | 2.98 | 3.11 | 3.76 | 3.79 | 4.12 | 3.23 | 2.47 | 2.02 | 2.91 | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 Q1 2025 Calculation
BVPS = Stockholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 24,028,073,000 ÷ 425,683,210 = 56.45
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Netflix Inc. Quarterly or Annual Report.
4 Q1 2025 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 973.03 ÷ 56.45 = 17.24
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several significant trends concerning market valuation and book value per share over the reported periods.
- Share Price
- The share price demonstrates considerable volatility across the quarters. Starting from $433.83 in March 2020, the price peaked at $653.16 in September 2021 before experiencing a sharp decline to $218.22 by March 2022. Subsequently, the share price embarked on a recovery trend, reaching a new high of $971.89 by March 2025. This overall pattern indicates periods of rapid growth, correction, and strong resurgence in market valuation within a five-year horizon.
- Book Value Per Share (BVPS)
- Book value per share shows a consistent upward trajectory with minor fluctuations. From $19.12 in March 2020, BVPS steadily increased, reaching $56.45 by March 2025. This steady growth reflects ongoing accumulation of net assets or retained earnings, suggesting strengthening of the company's equity base over time.
- Price-to-Book Value Ratio (P/BV)
- The price-to-book value ratio exhibits a marked decline from an extremely high valuation of 23.74 in June 2020 to a low of 5.22 in June 2022. This decline corresponds to the sharp drop in share price during the same period while BVPS was rising, indicating a significant revaluation of the stock relative to its book value. After mid-2022, the ratio increases again, reaching 17.24 by March 2025, reflecting renewed market optimism and increasing share price relative to book value.
Overall, the data highlights a cycle where the company initially held a very high market valuation relative to its book value, followed by a correction phase characterized by declining share prices and consequently lower P/BV ratios. The subsequent recovery phase saw improving share prices and elevated P/BV ratios, although not reaching the initial peak levels from early 2020. Continuous growth in BVPS throughout the period suggests an underlying strengthening of the company's financial fundamentals despite the market price fluctuations.