Is NFLX or RIVN more profitable?

NFLX runs the higher net margin — NFLX at 28.22% versus RIVN at -54.95%.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) vs Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)

A side-by-side comparison of Netflix, Inc. and Rivian Automotive, Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of September 11, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

Different business models: NFLX is classified in Communication Services; RIVN is classified in Consumer Cyclical. Margin, capital intensity, and valuation differences should be interpreted in that sector context.

NFLX

Netflix, Inc.

$322.29B

$77.40Communication ServicesDelayed quote: Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

RIVN

Rivian Automotive, Inc.

$19.46B

$16.03Consumer CyclicalDelayed quote: Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Total return — NFLX vs RIVN

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 5y

NFLX +17.8% (+3.3%/yr)RIVN -84.1% (-30.8%/yr)NFLX compounded faster over this window

Log scale — wide-divergence pair

NFLX RIVN

NFLX vs RIVN: by the numbers

•NFLX is the larger company ($322.29B vs $19.46B market cap).
•NFLX is profitable (28.22% net margin) while RIVN runs a net loss (-54.95%).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	NFLX	RIVN
P/E ratio	24.34	N/A
Forward P/E	21.51	N/A
P/S ratio	6.66	3.31
P/B ratio	10.69	3.80
EV / EBITDA	10.23	N/A
FCF yield	3.41%	N/A

Profitability

Metric	NFLX	RIVN
Gross margin	49.12%	7.51%
Operating margin	29.68%	-60.05%
Net margin	28.22%	-54.95%
ROE	45.27%	-63.06%
ROIC	24.34%	-30.67%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	NFLX	RIVN
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	11.89%	N/A
EPS CAGR (5Y)	32.58%	N/A
FCF CAGR (5Y)	51.23%	N/A
Total return CAGR (5Y)	4.89%	N/A

Frequently asked

Is NFLX or RIVN more profitable?: NFLX runs the higher net margin — NFLX at 28.22% versus RIVN at -54.95%.

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified September 11, 2026.