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 | $73.81 | $23.17 |
| Market cap | $310.80B | $82.77B |
| P/E ratio | 23.8 | 4.5 |
| ROE | 48.49% | 20.92% |
| Profit margin | 28.52% | 15.00% |
| Revenue growth | 16.20% | 5.30% |
| Dividend yield | — | 5.70% |
| Beta | 1.49 | 0.66 |
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 3.8× the market cap of CMCSA.
- CMCSA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 4.5 vs 23.8).
- NFLX earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 21%).
- NFLX is growing revenue faster (16% vs 5%).
- CMCSA pays a dividend (5.70%) 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.