NFLX vs CMCSA
By Alex · Tickerpine
Netflix, Inc. vs Comcast Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | NFLX | CMCSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65.85 | $22.69 |
| Market cap | $274.20B | $80.52B |
| P/E ratio | 19.0 | 7.2 |
| ROE | 53.46% | 11.43% |
| Profit margin | 29.69% | 9.20% |
| Revenue growth | 11.80% | -6.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 5.82% |
| Beta | 1.61 | 0.67 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
NFLX vs CMCSA in plain English
- NFLX is the bigger company — about 3.4× the market cap of CMCSA.
- CMCSA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 7.2 vs 19.0).
- NFLX earns a higher return on equity (53% vs 11%).
- NFLX is growing revenue faster (12% vs -6%).
- CMCSA pays a dividend (5.82%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
NFLX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Netflix, Inc. would be worth today.
CMCSA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Comcast Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.