Meta (META) vs. Netflix (NFLX)
This page compares Meta (META) with Netflix (NFLX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Meta (META) and Netflix (NFLX) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but META is classified in Interactive Media & Services while NFLX is classified in Entertainment.
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Netflix, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Movies & Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 1,541.79 billion USD | 376.02 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | May 18, 2012 | May 23, 2002 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -1.12% | 2.62% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -5.80% | 15.97% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -0.41% | -22.63% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -4.42% | -25.25% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -0.74% | -4.60% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -7.99% | -4.76% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 12.97M | 33.53M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 16.00M | 45.95M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 38.99% | 43.64% |
| Beta | 1.23 | 1.53 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Meta (META) at 33.22% and Netflix (NFLX) at 49.24% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
33.22%
- Max
- 53.39%
- Q3
- 18.85%
- Median
- 7.25%
- Q1
- -4.25%
- Min
- -34.48%
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
49.24%
- Max
- 53.39%
- Q3
- 18.85%
- Median
- 7.25%
- Q1
- -4.25%
- Min
- -34.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Meta (META) at 32.84% and Netflix (NFLX) at 28.52% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 33.60%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- -1.87%
- Min
- -21.01%
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
28.52%
- Max
- 33.60%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- -1.87%
- Min
- -21.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta (META) leads with Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 41.21%, above its industry benchmark range, while Netflix (NFLX) at 23.75% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
41.21%
- Max
- 32.69%
- Q3
- 15.15%
- Median
- 8.94%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -16.27%
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
23.75%
- Max
- 32.69%
- Q3
- 15.15%
- Median
- 8.94%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -16.27%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 33.22% | 49.24% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 20.76% | 23.81% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.84% | 28.52% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 41.21% | 23.75% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 81.94% | 49.03% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Netflix (NFLX) at 1.41 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Meta (META) at 2.35 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.35
- Max
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.32
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.41
- Max
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.32
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Meta (META) at 0.24 and Netflix (NFLX) at 0.46 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.24
- Max
- 3.56
- Q3
- 1.56
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.46
- Max
- 3.56
- Q3
- 1.56
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Meta (META) at 168.41 and Netflix (NFLX) at 22.06 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, indicating wide cushions to cover interest expense from operating income or EBIT.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
168.41
- Max
- 15.94
- Q3
- 6.46
- Median
- 2.12
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -7.25
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
22.06
- Max
- 15.94
- Q3
- 6.46
- Median
- 2.12
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -7.25
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.35 | 1.41 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 2.11 | 1.41 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.24 | 0.46 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 168.41 | 22.06 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 33.08% | 16.19% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 26.18% | 16.72% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 19.89% | 12.64% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 18.51% | 12.57% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 62.49% | 85.79% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 7.49% | 46.23% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 39.86% | 36.44% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 18.41% | 32.98% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Meta (META) reports a yield of 0.35%, ranking against industry peers normally.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.35%
- Max
- 2.42%
- Q3
- 1.02%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 2.42%
- Q3
- 1.02%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Meta (META) reports a payout of 7.57%, ranking against industry peers normally.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.57%
- Max
- 40.95%
- Q3
- 16.81%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 40.95%
- Q3
- 16.81%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.35% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 7.57% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Meta (META) at 21.76 and Netflix (NFLX) at 28.40 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.76
- Max
- 74.88
- Q3
- 40.34
- Median
- 22.59
- Q1
- 12.33
- Min
- 0.92
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
28.40
- Max
- 74.88
- Q3
- 40.34
- Median
- 22.59
- Q1
- 12.33
- Min
- 0.92
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Meta (META) at 7.15 and Netflix (NFLX) at 8.10 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.15
- Max
- 9.53
- Q3
- 4.56
- Median
- 1.73
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- 0.16
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
8.10
- Max
- 9.53
- Q3
- 4.56
- Median
- 1.73
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- 0.16
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Meta (META) at 5.94 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Netflix (NFLX) at 13.01 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with NFLX higher.
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
5.94
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.71
- Median
- 2.29
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.20
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
13.01
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.71
- Median
- 2.29
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.20
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | META | NFLX |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 21.76 | 28.40 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 7.15 | 8.10 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.94 | 13.01 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 31.83 | 31.93 |