NFLX vs. NTES: Netflix vs. NetEase Stock Comparison
This page compares Netflix (NFLX) with NetEase (NTES) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -33.88% | -2.91% |
Risk
Drawdown
Netflix (NFLX) is heavily traded at around 37.65M shares per day, whereas NetEase (NTES) sees a more moderate 853.55K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 33.12% | 29.37% |
| Beta | 1.50 | 0.71 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 37.65M | 853.55K |
Company Profile
Netflix (NFLX) and NetEase (NTES) both belong to the Entertainment industry, though NFLX is classified under Movies & Entertainment while NTES falls under Interactive Home Entertainment.
Netflix (NFLX) trades as ordinary local shares, while NetEase (NTES) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Netflix, Inc. | NetEase, Inc. American Depositary Receipt |
| Country/Region | United States | China |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Movies & Entertainment | Interactive Home Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 338.30 billion USD | 80.61 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | May 23, 2002 | June 30, 2000 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Netflix (NFLX) at 25.92 and NetEase (NTES) at 16.11 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
25.92
- Max
- 71.35
- Q3
- 37.05
- NFLX
- 25.92
- Median
- 21.91
- Q1
- 11.66
- Min
- 1.74
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
16.11
- Max
- 71.35
- Q3
- 37.05
- Median
- 21.91
- NTES
- 16.11
- Q1
- 11.66
- Min
- 1.74
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
NetEase (NTES) at 0.70 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Netflix (NFLX) at 7.21 sits in the pricier quartile — NFLX costs more per dollar of sales.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.21
- Max
- 8.58
- NFLX
- 7.21
- Q3
- 3.91
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.70
- Max
- 8.58
- Q3
- 3.91
- Median
- 1.48
- NTES
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Netflix (NFLX) at 10.87 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and NetEase (NTES) at 16.55 prices even higher, above its industry range.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
10.87
- Max
- 11.21
- NFLX
- 10.87
- Q3
- 5.56
- Median
- 1.93
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- -2.89
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
16.55
- NTES
- 16.55
- Max
- 11.21
- Q3
- 5.56
- Median
- 1.93
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- -2.89
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 25.92 | 16.11 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 7.21 | 0.70 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 10.87 | 16.55 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 7.68% | 42.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both companies show strong equity returns, but Netflix (NFLX) at 48.50% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; NetEase (NTES) at 22.13% also sits in the top quartile.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
48.50%
- NFLX
- 48.50%
- Max
- 46.65%
- Q3
- 16.35%
- Median
- 6.52%
- Q1
- -4.21%
- Min
- -29.59%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
22.13%
- Max
- 46.65%
- NTES
- 22.13%
- Q3
- 16.35%
- Median
- 6.52%
- Q1
- -4.21%
- Min
- -29.59%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Netflix (NFLX) at 28.52% and NetEase (NTES) at 29.84% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
28.52%
- Max
- 30.77%
- NFLX
- 28.52%
- Q3
- 10.51%
- Median
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -3.12%
- Min
- -20.69%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
29.84%
- Max
- 30.77%
- NTES
- 29.84%
- Q3
- 10.51%
- Median
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -3.12%
- Min
- -20.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Netflix (NFLX) at 32.30% and NetEase (NTES) at 41.37% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.30%
- Max
- 41.37%
- NFLX
- 32.30%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 8.47%
- Q1
- -3.09%
- Min
- -26.23%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
41.37%
- NTES
- 41.37%
- Max
- 41.37%
- Q3
- 16.41%
- Median
- 8.47%
- Q1
- -3.09%
- Min
- -26.23%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 48.50% | 22.13% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 15.40% | 11.00% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.52% | 29.84% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.30% | 41.37% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 49.03% | 65.69% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 15.85% | 6.96% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 12.64% | 5.29% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 27.58% | 14.04% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 36.49% | 19.31% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Netflix (NFLX) at 1.41 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while NetEase (NTES) at 3.29 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.41
- Max
- 4.23
- Q3
- 2.26
- NFLX
- 1.41
- Median
- 1.36
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
3.29
- Max
- 4.23
- NTES
- 3.29
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 1.36
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
NetEase (NTES) at 0.06 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Netflix (NFLX) at 0.54 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.54
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.30
- NFLX
- 0.54
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.06
- Max
- 2.46
- Q3
- 1.30
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.17
- NTES
- 0.06
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.41 | 3.29 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.54 | 0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.31 | -3.97 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile NetEase (NTES) reports a yield of 2.40%, ranking against industry peers normally.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 2.67%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- NFLX
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.40%
- Max
- 2.67%
- NTES
- 2.40%
- Q3
- 1.17%
- 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 NetEase (NTES) reports a payout of 39.66%, ranking against industry peers normally.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 57.34%
- Q3
- 24.40%
- NFLX
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
NTES
Media & Entertainment industry group
39.66%
- Max
- 57.34%
- NTES
- 39.66%
- Q3
- 24.40%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | NFLX | NTES |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 2.40% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 39.66% |