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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.

SymbolNFLXTMUS
Company NameNetflix, Inc.T-Mobile US, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & EntertainmentTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryEntertainmentWireless Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryMovies & EntertainmentWireless Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization376.02 billion USD206.59 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateMay 23, 2002April 19, 2007
Security TypeCommon StockCommon 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.

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Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
5-Day Price Return2.62%3.07%
13-Week Price Return15.97%-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. Volume33.53M4.61M
3-Month Avg. Volume45.95M6.19M
3-Month Volatility43.64%27.50%
Beta1.530.33

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%
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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%
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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%
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
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
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.411.09
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.410.92
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.461.64
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)22.064.78

Growth

Revenue Growth

Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)16.19%10.63%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)16.72%9.48%
3-Year Revenue CAGR12.64%3.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR12.57%5.24%

EPS Growth

Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)85.79%-11.93%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)46.23%-8.28%
3-Year EPS CAGR36.44%67.63%
5-Year EPS CAGR32.98%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%
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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%
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
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
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

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
Netflix (NFLX) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Media & Entertainment and Telecommunication Services industry group benchmarks.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolNFLXTMUS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)28.4019.50
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)8.102.27
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)13.014.14
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)31.9313.12