NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NTES • US64110W1027

117.2 USD
+0.87 (+0.75%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 12:47 PM
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Fundamental Rating

8

We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to NTES. NTES was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. NTES gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NTES may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make NTES a good candidate for value and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NTES was profitable.
  • NTES had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NTES has been profitable.
  • NTES had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NTES Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNTES Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

1.2 Ratios

  • NTES's Return On Assets of 15.25% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.06%, NTES belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.36%, NTES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NTES is significantly above the industry average of 7.68%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (17.36%) for NTES is above the 3 year average (16.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.25%
ROE 21.06%
ROIC 17.36%
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)13.79%
ROE(3y)22.05%
ROE(5y)20.65%
ROIC(3y)16.27%
ROIC(5y)14.43%
NTES Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTES Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NTES (29.98%) is better than 96.25% of its industry peers.
  • NTES's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NTES has a better Operating Margin (31.82%) than 98.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTES has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.29%, NTES is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTES has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.82%
PM (TTM) 29.98%
GM 64.29%
OM growth 3Y16.08%
OM growth 5Y10.02%
PM growth 3Y12.46%
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y5.54%
GM growth 5Y3.97%
NTES Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTES Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NTES is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NTES remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, NTES has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NTES has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NTES Yearly Shares OutstandingNTES Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
NTES Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTES Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of NTES is 0.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NTES, only 0.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • NTES has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that NTES is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • NTES has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.13
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.98%
NTES Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTES Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.45 indicates that NTES has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • NTES has a Current ratio of 3.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • NTES has a Quick Ratio of 3.44. This indicates that NTES is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NTES has a Quick ratio of 3.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.45
Quick Ratio 3.44
NTES Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTES Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • NTES shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.82%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • NTES shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.96%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.82%
EPS 3Y18.79%
EPS 5Y21.29%
EPS Q2Q%-27.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y8.86%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NTES will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -35.69% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.21%
EPS Next 2Y12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-35.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y7.46%
Revenue Next 3Y7.46%
Revenue Next 5Y9.17%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
NTES Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTES Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B 150B 200B
NTES Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTES Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • NTES is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.95.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NTES is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. NTES is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • NTES is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.22.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTES indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTES is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • NTES is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.95
Fwd PE 12.22
NTES Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTES Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NTES is valued cheaper than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.72
EV/EBITDA 6.3
NTES Per share dataNTES EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of NTES may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • NTES's earnings are expected to decrease with -35.69% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-35.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NTES has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.44, NTES pays a better dividend. On top of this NTES pays more dividend than 91.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • NTES's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.48%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NTES is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.38%!
  • NTES has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • NTES has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.38%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
NTES Yearly Dividends per shareNTES Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 40.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTES. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-35.69%
NTES Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNTES Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B
NTES Dividend Payout.NTES Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NTES Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NETEASE INC-ADR

NASDAQ:NTES (2/24/2026, 12:47:06 PM)

117.2

+0.87 (+0.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-13
Inst Owners10.38%
Inst Owner Change-4.7%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap75.53B
Revenue(TTM)112.63B
Net Income(TTM)33.76B
Analysts84.71
Price Target169.06 (44.25%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.48%
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.38%
DP40.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.4%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.28%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.4%
Max EPS beat(4)22.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.05%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)7.66%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.64%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.58%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.82%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.96%
PT rev (1m)0.11%
PT rev (3m)2.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.95
Fwd PE 12.22
P/S 4.63
P/FCF 10.72
P/OCF 10.28
P/B 3.26
P/tB 3.26
EV/EBITDA 6.3
EPS(TTM)8.4
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)9.59
Fwd EY8.18%
FCF(TTM)10.93
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)11.4
OCFY9.72%
SpS25.29
BVpS36
TBVpS36
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number82.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.25%
ROE 21.06%
ROCE 21.2%
ROIC 17.36%
ROICexc 237.51%
ROICexgc 237.51%
OM 31.82%
PM (TTM) 29.98%
GM 64.29%
FCFM 43.23%
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)13.79%
ROE(3y)22.05%
ROE(5y)20.65%
ROIC(3y)16.27%
ROIC(5y)14.43%
ROICexc(3y)151.85%
ROICexc(5y)117.21%
ROICexgc(3y)165.28%
ROICexgc(5y)130.46%
ROCE(3y)20.8%
ROCE(5y)19.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y37.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.41%
OM growth 3Y16.08%
OM growth 5Y10.02%
PM growth 3Y12.46%
PM growth 5Y12.85%
GM growth 3Y5.54%
GM growth 5Y3.97%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.13
Debt/EBITDA 0.17
Cap/Depr 91.33%
Cap/Sales 1.82%
Interest Coverage 92.36
Cash Conversion 133.24%
Profit Quality 144.22%
Current Ratio 3.45
Quick Ratio 3.44
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)107.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.87%
Profit Quality(3y)125.32%
Profit Quality(5y)125.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.82%
EPS 3Y18.79%
EPS 5Y21.29%
EPS Q2Q%-27.44%
EPS Next Y14.21%
EPS Next 2Y12.45%
EPS Next 3Y-35.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y8.86%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y7.46%
Revenue Next 3Y7.46%
Revenue Next 5Y9.17%
EBIT growth 1Y21.13%
EBIT growth 3Y22.22%
EBIT growth 5Y19.77%
EBIT Next Year20.73%
EBIT Next 3Y11.57%
EBIT Next 5Y13.26%
FCF growth 1Y29.94%
FCF growth 3Y24.77%
FCF growth 5Y17.65%
OCF growth 1Y27.88%
OCF growth 3Y22.34%
OCF growth 5Y15.31%

NETEASE INC-ADR / NTES FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to NTES.


Can you provide the valuation status for NETEASE INC-ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of NTES stock?

NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) is 13.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.26.


Is the dividend of NETEASE INC-ADR sustainable?

The dividend rating of NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.95%.