(NTES) NetEase - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: China • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US64110W1027

Games, Music, Courses, Dictionaries, Hardware

NTES EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of NTES over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 5.4353458211889, "2020-06": 6.6124215087457, "2020-09": 4.3689894773778, "2020-12": 1.4301578139342, "2021-03": 6.5067899010574, "2021-06": 5.2300696436129, "2021-09": 4.7323622649906, "2021-12": 8.5677808392647, "2022-03": 6.6115222852576, "2022-06": 8.0040381134012, "2022-09": 10.169763122213, "2022-12": 6.0456375826608, "2023-03": 10.395211818342, "2023-06": 12.682549715369, "2023-09": 12.045017069526, "2023-12": 10.128266243047, "2024-03": 11.721050535374, "2024-06": 10.377285690114, "2024-09": 10.039018753506, "2024-12": 13.671562022395, "2025-03": 16.063621325353, "2025-06": 13.377703728613,

NTES Revenue

Revenue of NTES over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 17062.367, 2020-06: 18184.806, 2020-09: 18658.222, 2020-12: 19761.738, 2021-03: 20517.211, 2021-06: 20524.501, 2021-09: 22190.749, 2021-12: 24373.565, 2022-03: 23555.842, 2022-06: 23159.078, 2022-09: 24426.76, 2022-12: 25354.129, 2023-03: 25046.287, 2023-06: 24011.301, 2023-09: 27270.406, 2023-12: 27140.165, 2024-03: 26851.741, 2024-06: 25485.805, 2024-09: 26209.879, 2024-12: 26747.811, 2025-03: 28828.545, 2025-06: 27891.664,

Description: NTES NetEase

NetEase Inc (NASDAQ:NTES) is a diversified online services company operating in China and internationally, with a presence in online gaming, music streaming, education, and content services. The companys business is segmented into Games and Related Value-Added Services, Youdao, NetEase Cloud Music, and Innovative Businesses and Others. NetEase has a robust online gaming portfolio, developing and operating both mobile and PC games, as well as offering licensed games from other developers.

The companys education segment, Youdao, offers a range of innovative services, including AI-driven virtual English-speaking tutors, online language tools, and interactive learning features. Youdaos products, such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen and Youdao Smart Learning Pad, demonstrate the companys commitment to leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. With a growing presence in the ed-tech space, NetEase is well-positioned to capitalize on Chinas increasing demand for online education.

From a financial perspective, NetEase has demonstrated strong revenue growth and profitability. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, gross margin, and operating margin are crucial in evaluating the companys financial health. With a market capitalization of $84.7 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 15.27, NetEases valuation appears reasonable compared to its peers. Additionally, the companys return on equity (RoE) of 23.73% indicates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

To further evaluate NetEases investment potential, it is essential to analyze its revenue diversification, user engagement, and customer acquisition costs. The companys ability to drive growth in its various business segments, including online gaming and education, will be critical in sustaining its financial performance. Furthermore, NetEases competitive positioning in the Chinese online services market, as well as its ability to navigate regulatory risks, will be important factors in determining its long-term success.

NTES Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 87,362m
Sub-Industry Interactive Home Entertainment
IPO / Inception 2000-06-30

NTES Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 55.5%
Fundamental 89.4%
Dividend Rating 69.1%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 49.3%
Analyst Rating 4.65 of 5

NTES Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.76%
Annual Growth 5y 21.38%
Payout Consistency 92.0%
Payout Ratio 4.9%

NTES Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 29.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 92.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 26.6%
CAGR 5y 8.98%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.39
Alpha 69.95
Beta 0.066
Volatility 32.75%
Current Volume 446.9k
Average Volume 20d 747.9k
Stop Loss 132.1 (-3%)
Signal -1.55

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0

Net Income (34.21b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 6.58b TTM)
FCFTA 0.21 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.43pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 102.6% (prev 86.40%; Δ 16.18pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.22 (>3.0%) and CFO 46.56b > Net Income 34.21b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-43.15b) to EBITDA (36.60b) ratio: -1.18 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 3.23 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (642.9m) change vs 12m ago -1.28% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 63.17% (prev 62.62%; Δ 0.54pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 55.98% (prev 58.22%; Δ -2.24pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM)

Altman Z'' 12.00

(A) 0.54 = (Total Current Assets 162.95b - Total Current Liabilities 50.45b) / Total Assets 208.50b
(B) 0.63 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 132.29b / Total Assets 208.50b
(C) 0.18 = EBIT TTM 34.47b / Avg Total Assets 195.92b
(D) 4.96 = Book Value of Equity 270.03b / Total Liabilities 54.39b
Total Rating: 12.00 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 89.42

1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0
2. FCF Yield 8.99% = 4.50
3. FCF Margin 40.47% = 7.50
4. Debt/Equity 0.10 = 2.49
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.42 = 2.37
6. ROIC - WACC 13.00% = 12.50
7. RoE 24.25% = 2.02
8. Rev. Trend 75.60% = 3.78
9. Rev. CAGR 4.94% = 0.62
10. EPS Trend 63.75% = 1.59
11. EPS CAGR 10.48% = 1.05

What is the price of NTES shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 136.19 with a total of 446,917 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.70%, over one month by +3.98%, over three months by +10.66% and over the past year by +74.64%.

Is NetEase a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) is currently (August 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 89.42 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NTES is around 149.71 USD . This means that NTES is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.93%.

Is NTES a buy, sell or hold?

NetEase has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.65. Therefore, it is recommended to buy NTES.
  • Strong Buy: 22
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the NTES price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 151.6 11.3%
Analysts Target Price 151.6 11.3%
ValueRay Target Price 163.5 20%

Last update: 2025-08-28 02:51

NTES Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap CNY = 624.95b (87.36b USD * 7.1536 USD.CNY)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 146.69b CNY (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 18.4455
P/E Forward = 15.9236
P/S = 0.7965
P/B = 4.1584
P/EG = 1.9703
Beta = 0.858
Revenue TTM = 109.68b CNY
EBIT TTM = 34.47b CNY
EBITDA TTM = 36.60b CNY
Long Term Debt = 3.94b CNY (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 11.28b CNY (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 15.22b CNY (Calculated: Short Term 11.28b + Long Term 3.94b)
Net Debt = -43.15b CNY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 493.48b CNY (624.95b + Debt 15.22b - CCE 146.69b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 34.47b / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 8.99% (FCF TTM 44.39b / Enterprise Value 493.48b)
FCF Margin = 40.47% (FCF TTM 44.39b / Revenue TTM 109.68b)
Net Margin = 31.19% (Net Income TTM 34.21b / Revenue TTM 109.68b)
Gross Margin = 63.17% ((Revenue TTM 109.68b - Cost of Revenue TTM 40.40b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.83 (Enterprise Value 493.48b / Book Value Of Equity 270.03b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 4.13% (Interest Expense 629.3m / Debt 15.22b)
Taxrate = 15.29% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 5.46b / 35.72b)
NOPAT = 29.20b (EBIT 34.47b * (1 - 15.29%))
Current Ratio = 3.23 (Total Current Assets 162.95b / Total Current Liabilities 50.45b)
Debt / Equity = 0.10 (Debt 15.22b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 149.59b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.42 (Net Debt -43.15b / EBITDA 36.60b)
Debt / FCF = 0.34 (Debt 15.22b / FCF TTM 44.39b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 141.06b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 16.41% (Net Income 34.21b, Total Assets 208.50b )
RoE = 24.25% (Net Income TTM 34.21b / Total Stockholder Equity 141.06b)
RoCE = 23.77% (Ebit 34.47b / (Equity 141.06b + L.T.Debt 3.94b))
RoIC = 19.19% (NOPAT 29.20b / Invested Capital 152.15b)
WACC = 6.19% (E(624.95b)/V(640.17b) * Re(6.26%)) + (D(15.22b)/V(640.17b) * Rd(4.13%) * (1-Tc(0.15)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -0.83%
Discount Rate = 6.26% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.12% ; FCFE base≈40.46b ; Y1≈46.29b ; Y5≈64.29b
Fair Price DCF = 1755 (DCF Value 1111.19b / Shares Outstanding 633.2m; 5y FCF grow 16.84% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 75.60 | Revenue CAGR: 4.94%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -2.27
EPS Correlation: 63.75 | EPS CAGR: 10.48%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 0.84

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