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 | $71.14 | $21.91 |
| Market cap | $296.24B | $77.75B |
| P/E ratio | 22.4 | 7.0 |
| ROE | 49.54% | 11.49% |
| Profit margin | 28.22% | 8.97% |
| Revenue growth | 13.40% | -1.20% |
| Dividend yield | — | 6.02% |
| Beta | 1.53 | 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 7.0 vs 22.4).
- NFLX earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 11%).
- NFLX is growing revenue faster (13% vs -1%).
- CMCSA pays a dividend (6.02%) 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.