NFLX vs VZ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Netflix, Inc. vs Verizon Communications Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | NFLX | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.21 | $46.98 |
| Market cap | $309.01B | $195.19B |
| P/E ratio | 23.3 | 12.3 |
| ROE | 49.54% | 15.84% |
| Profit margin | 28.22% | 11.64% |
| Revenue growth | 13.40% | -0.70% |
| Dividend yield | — | 5.99% |
| Beta | 1.51 | 0.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
NFLX vs VZ in plain English
- NFLX is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of VZ.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.3 vs 23.3).
- NFLX earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 16%).
- NFLX is growing revenue faster (13% vs -1%).
- VZ pays a dividend (5.99%) 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.
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.