Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS)
This page compares Netflix (NFLX) with T-Mobile US (TMUS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Netflix (NFLX) and T-Mobile US (TMUS) share the Communication Services sector but sit in different industry groups — NFLX in Media & Entertainment and TMUS in Telecommunication Services.
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Netflix, Inc. | T-Mobile US, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Industry | Entertainment | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Movies & Entertainment | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| Market Capitalization | 376.02 billion USD | 206.59 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | May 23, 2002 | April 19, 2007 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Netflix (NFLX) has an aggressive beta of 1.53, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while T-Mobile US (TMUS) is defensive at 0.33 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 2.62% | 3.07% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 15.97% | -11.33% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -22.63% | -11.03% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -25.25% | -20.71% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -4.60% | -2.35% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -4.76% | -5.98% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 33.53M | 4.61M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 45.95M | 6.19M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 43.64% | 27.50% |
| Beta | 1.53 | 0.33 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) at 49.24% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 17.82%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
49.24%
- Max
- 53.39%
- Q3
- 18.85%
- Median
- 7.25%
- Q1
- -4.25%
- Min
- -34.48%
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
17.82%
- Max
- 44.15%
- Q3
- 17.92%
- Median
- 9.28%
- Q1
- -8.75%
- Min
- -48.58%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) at 28.52% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 11.65%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
28.52%
- Max
- 33.60%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- -1.87%
- Min
- -21.01%
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
11.65%
- Max
- 31.74%
- Q3
- 12.37%
- Median
- 5.80%
- Q1
- -9.49%
- Min
- -17.53%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) at 23.75% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.86%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
23.75%
- Max
- 32.69%
- Q3
- 15.15%
- Median
- 8.94%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -16.27%
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
19.86%
- Max
- 51.92%
- Q3
- 21.92%
- Median
- 10.91%
- Q1
- 0.52%
- Min
- -8.98%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 49.24% | 17.82% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 23.81% | 4.88% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.52% | 11.65% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.75% | 19.86% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 49.03% | 62.66% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Netflix (NFLX) at 1.41 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.09 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.41
- Max
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.32
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.09
- Max
- 2.14
- Q3
- 1.55
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.76
- Min
- 0.25
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Netflix (NFLX) at 0.46 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.64 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.46
- Max
- 3.56
- Q3
- 1.56
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
1.64
- Max
- 4.51
- Q3
- 2.72
- Median
- 1.26
- Q1
- 0.69
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 22.06, above its industry benchmark range, while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 4.78 sits closer to the industry mid-range.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
22.06
- Max
- 15.94
- Q3
- 6.46
- Median
- 2.12
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -7.25
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
4.78
- Max
- 12.14
- Q3
- 5.32
- Median
- 2.64
- Q1
- 0.21
- Min
- -7.18
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.41 | 1.09 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.41 | 0.92 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.46 | 1.64 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 22.06 | 4.78 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 16.19% | 10.63% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 16.72% | 9.48% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 12.64% | 3.53% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 12.57% | 5.24% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 85.79% | -11.93% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 46.23% | -8.28% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 36.44% | 67.63% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 32.98% | 29.65% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Netflix (NFLX) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile T-Mobile US (TMUS) reports a yield of 2.06%, ranking against industry peers normally.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 2.42%
- Q3
- 1.02%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.06%
- Max
- 9.60%
- Q3
- 4.46%
- Median
- 2.38%
- 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 T-Mobile US (TMUS) reports a payout of 40.20%, ranking against industry peers normally.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 40.95%
- Q3
- 16.81%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
40.20%
- Max
- 146.27%
- Q3
- 66.92%
- Median
- 30.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 2.06% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 40.20% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Netflix (NFLX) at 28.40 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.50 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
28.40
- Max
- 74.88
- Q3
- 40.34
- Median
- 22.59
- Q1
- 12.33
- Min
- 0.92
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
19.50
- Max
- 45.42
- Q3
- 24.50
- Median
- 15.02
- Q1
- 8.50
- Min
- 2.02
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Netflix (NFLX) at 8.10 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.27 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
8.10
- Max
- 9.53
- Q3
- 4.56
- Median
- 1.73
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- 0.16
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.27
- Max
- 2.81
- Q3
- 2.22
- Median
- 1.28
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.19
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 4.14 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Netflix (NFLX) at 13.01 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for NFLX relative to peers.
NFLX
Media & Entertainment industry group
13.01
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.71
- Median
- 2.29
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.20
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
4.14
- Max
- 6.26
- Q3
- 4.25
- Median
- 2.15
- Q1
- 0.90
- Min
- 0.28
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | NFLX | TMUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 28.40 | 19.50 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.10 | 2.27 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 13.01 | 4.14 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 31.93 | 13.12 |