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ROKU vs. AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, and NFLX

Should you buy Roku stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Roku with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Roku include Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Netflix (NFLX).

How does Roku compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Apple had 209 more articles in the media than Roku. MarketBeat recorded 240 mentions for Apple and 31 mentions for Roku. Apple's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Roku's score of 0.54 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
164 Very Positive mention(s)
29 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Roku
7 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.3% of Roku shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Roku shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Roku's net margin of 4.06%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Roku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Roku 4.06%7.64%4.61%

Apple has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roku has a beta of 2.04, indicating that its share price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple currently has a consensus target price of $310.31, suggesting a potential upside of 1.31%. Roku has a consensus target price of $144.46, suggesting a potential upside of 11.96%. Given Roku's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Roku is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Roku
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Roku. Apple is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roku, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B10.81$112.01B$8.2737.04
Roku$4.97B3.83$88.36M$1.3397.02

Summary

Apple beats Roku on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Roku compare to Amazon.com?

Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Roku has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

86.3% of Roku shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Roku shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 289 more articles in the media than Roku. MarketBeat recorded 320 mentions for Amazon.com and 31 mentions for Roku. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Roku's score of 0.54 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Roku
7 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amazon.com
196 Very Positive mention(s)
42 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
27 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Roku's net margin of 4.06%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Roku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Roku4.06% 7.64% 4.61%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

Roku currently has a consensus price target of $144.46, indicating a potential upside of 11.96%. Amazon.com has a consensus price target of $312.52, indicating a potential upside of 19.62%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Roku.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Roku
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Roku. Amazon.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roku, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Roku$4.97B3.83$88.36M$1.3397.02
Amazon.com$716.92B3.92$77.67B$8.3631.25

Summary

Amazon.com beats Roku on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Roku compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 149 more articles in the media than Roku. MarketBeat recorded 180 mentions for Alphabet and 31 mentions for Roku. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Roku's score of 0.54 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
108 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Roku
7 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Roku's net margin of 4.06%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Roku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Roku 4.06%7.64%4.61%

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $378.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.59%. Roku has a consensus target price of $144.46, indicating a potential upside of 11.96%. Given Roku's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Roku is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Roku
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Roku. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roku, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$422.50B10.68$132.17B$13.1128.42
Roku$4.97B3.83$88.36M$1.3397.02

27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.3% of Roku shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Roku shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roku has a beta of 2.04, suggesting that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Roku on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Roku compare to Alphabet?

Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Roku has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its share price is 104% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Roku's net margin of 4.06%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Roku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Roku4.06% 7.64% 4.61%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

86.3% of Roku shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Roku shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 179 more articles in the media than Roku. MarketBeat recorded 210 mentions for Alphabet and 31 mentions for Roku. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Roku's score of 0.54 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Roku
7 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
137 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
27 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Roku currently has a consensus target price of $144.46, indicating a potential upside of 11.96%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $413.33, indicating a potential upside of 9.82%. Given Roku's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Roku is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Roku
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Roku. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roku, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Roku$4.97B3.83$88.36M$1.3397.02
Alphabet$422.50B10.79$132.17B$13.1128.71

Summary

Alphabet beats Roku on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Roku compare to Netflix?

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Netflix has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roku has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Netflix has a net margin of 28.52% compared to Roku's net margin of 4.06%. Netflix's return on equity of 40.92% beat Roku's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Netflix28.52% 40.92% 19.79%
Roku 4.06%7.64%4.61%

Netflix presently has a consensus price target of $114.82, suggesting a potential upside of 33.75%. Roku has a consensus price target of $144.46, suggesting a potential upside of 11.96%. Given Netflix's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Netflix is more favorable than Roku.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Netflix
0 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Roku
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Netflix had 94 more articles in the media than Roku. MarketBeat recorded 125 mentions for Netflix and 31 mentions for Roku. Netflix's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Roku's score of 0.54 indicating that Netflix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Netflix
104 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Roku
7 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Netflix has higher revenue and earnings than Roku. Netflix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roku, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Netflix$45.18B8.00$10.98B$3.1027.69
Roku$4.97B3.83$88.36M$1.3397.02

80.9% of Netflix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.3% of Roku shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Netflix shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Roku shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Netflix beats Roku on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ROKU vs. The Competition

MetricRokuBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$19.19B$17.70B$7.31B$12.56B
Dividend YieldN/A5.41%2.85%5.30%
P/E Ratio97.0219.9121.8026.64
Price / Sales3.831.134.04109.36
Price / Cash44.877.2112.9937.60
Price / Book7.182.783.766.88
Net Income$88.36M$292.32M$247.47M$336.73M
7 Day Performance1.11%3.70%2.15%3.06%
1 Month Performance4.41%-0.41%19.02%7.13%
1 Year Performance76.73%35.12%19.84%38.42%

Roku Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ROKU
Roku
3.5509 of 5 stars
$129.03
-0.9%
$144.46
+12.0%
+80.3%$19.19B$4.97B97.023,600
AAPL
Apple
4.2925 of 5 stars
$306.31
-1.8%
$310.31
+1.3%
+53.9%$4.50T$416.16B37.04166,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.6926 of 5 stars
$261.26
-3.5%
$312.83
+19.7%
+28.1%$2.81T$716.92B31.251,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.4365 of 5 stars
$372.58
-1.0%
$378.50
+1.6%
+118.0%$4.51T$402.84B28.42190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.2199 of 5 stars
$376.37
-1.0%
$412.94
+9.7%
+121.7%$4.56T$402.84B28.71190,820

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This page (NASDAQ:ROKU) was last updated on 6/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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