Which has grown faster, NFLX or WBD?

Over the past five years, WBD grew revenue faster — NFLX at a 11.89% CAGR versus WBD at 26.16%.

Is NFLX or WBD more profitable?

NFLX runs the higher net margin — NFLX at 28.22% versus WBD at -8.77%.

How have NFLX and WBD total returns compared?

Over the past 10 years, NFLX delivered 23.56% and WBD delivered 0.66% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) vs Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)

A side-by-side comparison of Netflix, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of August 23, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

NFLX

Netflix, Inc.

$331.41B

$79.59Communication ServicesAt close: Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

$71.58B

$28.55Communication ServicesAt close: Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Total return — NFLX vs WBD

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 10y

NFLX +725.6% (+23.5%/yr)WBD +7.5% (+0.7%/yr)NFLX compounded faster over this window

Log scale — wide-divergence pair

NFLX WBD

NFLX vs WBD: by the numbers

•NFLX is the larger company ($331.41B vs $71.58B market cap).
•NFLX is profitable (28.22% net margin) while WBD runs a net loss (-8.77%).
•WBD grew revenue faster over the past five years (26.16% vs 11.89% CAGR).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	NFLX	WBD
P/E ratio	25.03	N/A
Forward P/E	22.12	N/A
P/S ratio	7.01	2.04
P/B ratio	11.25	2.24
EV / EBITDA	10.75	10.75
FCF yield	3.24%	2.97%

Profitability

Metric	NFLX	WBD
Gross margin	49.12%	28.18%
Operating margin	29.68%	5.35%
Net margin	28.22%	-8.77%
ROE	45.27%	-9.64%
ROIC	24.34%	2.34%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	NFLX	WBD
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	11.89%	26.16%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	32.58%	-30.75%
FCF CAGR (5Y)	51.23%	0.15%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	7.79%	0.34%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, NFLX or WBD?: Over the past five years, WBD grew revenue faster — NFLX at a 11.89% CAGR versus WBD at 26.16%.
Is NFLX or WBD more profitable?: NFLX runs the higher net margin — NFLX at 28.22% versus WBD at -8.77%.
How have NFLX and WBD total returns compared?: Over the past 10 years, NFLX delivered 23.56% and WBD delivered 0.66% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Dig into the metrics

Netflix P/E ratio Netflix ROE Warner Bros. Discovery ROE Netflix operating margin Warner Bros. Discovery operating margin Netflix revenue growth Warner Bros. Discovery revenue growth Netflix free cash flow Warner Bros. Discovery free cash flow

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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 August 23, 2026.