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NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:NTES - US64110W1027 - ADR

154.83 USD
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Last: 9/15/2025, 8:23:34 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to NTES. NTES was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. NTES scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NTES scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes NTES very considerable 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.41%, NTES belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
NTES's Return On Equity of 22.87% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 91.25% of its industry peers.
NTES has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NTES is significantly above the industry average of 9.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.54%) for NTES is below the current ROIC(17.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.41%
ROE 22.87%
ROIC 17.4%
ROA(3y)14.25%
ROA(5y)12.44%
ROE(3y)21.5%
ROE(5y)19.37%
ROIC(3y)14.54%
ROIC(5y)13.18%
NTES Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTES Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

NTES has a better Profit Margin (31.19%) than 97.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTES has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.43%, NTES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTES has grown nicely.
NTES has a better Gross Margin (63.17%) than 71.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTES has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.43%
PM (TTM) 31.19%
GM 63.17%
OM growth 3Y14.45%
OM growth 5Y3.83%
PM growth 3Y13.59%
PM growth 5Y-4.68%
GM growth 3Y5.24%
GM growth 5Y3.25%
NTES Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTES Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NTES is creating value.
NTES has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NTES has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
NTES has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NTES Yearly Shares OutstandingNTES Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
NTES Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTES Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

NTES has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NTES has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
NTES has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, NTES is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 0.25
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.54
WACC6.86%
NTES Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTES Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

NTES has a Current Ratio of 3.23. This indicates that NTES is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.23, NTES belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.22 indicates that NTES has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NTES (3.22) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.23
Quick Ratio 3.22
NTES Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTES Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.55% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NTES shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.51% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NTES shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NTES shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.55%
EPS 3Y21.03%
EPS 5Y17.51%
EPS Q2Q%22.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.44%

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 -26.15% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NTES will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.23%
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
EPS Next 5Y-26.15%
Revenue Next Year8.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.17%
Revenue Next 5Y9.49%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NTES Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTES Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 50B 100B 150B 200B
NTES Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTES Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.68, NTES is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NTES is valued cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, NTES is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.53, which indicates a correct valuation of NTES.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTES is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NTES's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.68
Fwd PE 16.53
NTES Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTES Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NTES is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTES is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.06
EV/EBITDA 12.64
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.
NTES has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NTES's earnings are expected to grow with 12.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%, NTES has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.26, NTES pays a better dividend. On top of this NTES pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NTES's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of NTES has a limited annual growth rate of 4.94%.
NTES has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NTES has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.94%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
NTES Yearly Dividends per shareNTES Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

36.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTES. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
NTES Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNTES Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B
NTES Dividend Payout.NTES Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NTES Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NETEASE INC-ADR

NASDAQ:NTES (9/15/2025, 8:23:34 PM)

After market: 154.83 0 (0%)

154.83

+2.03 (+1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/bmo
Inst Owners12.06%
Inst Owner Change-23.06%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap99.79B
Analysts82.22
Price Target157.54 (1.75%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.93%
Yearly Dividend2.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.94%
DP36.9%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date08-28 2025-08-28 (0.57)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.68%
Max EPS beat(2)22.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.86%
Max EPS beat(4)22.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.89%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)13.23%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)14.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.46%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.33%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.21%
PT rev (1m)6.37%
PT rev (3m)14.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.68
Fwd PE 16.53
P/S 6.48
P/FCF 16.06
P/OCF 15.27
P/B 4.75
P/tB 4.75
EV/EBITDA 12.64
EPS(TTM)8.29
EY5.35%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)9.64
FCFY6.23%
OCF(TTM)10.14
OCFY6.55%
SpS23.89
BVpS32.59
TBVpS32.59
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)1.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.41%
ROE 22.87%
ROCE 21.81%
ROIC 17.4%
ROICexc 130.14%
ROICexgc 130.14%
OM 31.43%
PM (TTM) 31.19%
GM 63.17%
FCFM 40.36%
ROA(3y)14.25%
ROA(5y)12.44%
ROE(3y)21.5%
ROE(5y)19.37%
ROIC(3y)14.54%
ROIC(5y)13.18%
ROICexc(3y)98.11%
ROICexc(5y)81.85%
ROICexgc(3y)117.55%
ROICexgc(5y)98.29%
ROCE(3y)19.38%
ROCE(5y)17.87%
ROICexcg growth 3Y31.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.27%
OM growth 3Y14.45%
OM growth 5Y3.83%
PM growth 3Y13.59%
PM growth 5Y-4.68%
GM growth 3Y5.24%
GM growth 5Y3.25%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 0.25
Debt/EBITDA 0.31
Cap/Depr 107.66%
Cap/Sales 2.09%
Interest Coverage 97.92
Cash Conversion 127.21%
Profit Quality 129.41%
Current Ratio 3.23
Quick Ratio 3.22
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC2.54
Cap/Depr(3y)107.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.4%
Profit Quality(3y)118.33%
Profit Quality(5y)132.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.55%
EPS 3Y21.03%
EPS 5Y17.51%
EPS Q2Q%22.9%
EPS Next Y21.23%
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
EPS Next 5Y-26.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.44%
Revenue Next Year8.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.17%
Revenue Next 5Y9.49%
EBIT growth 1Y18.69%
EBIT growth 3Y21.69%
EBIT growth 5Y16.49%
EBIT Next Year36.95%
EBIT Next 3Y17.61%
EBIT Next 5Y16.14%
FCF growth 1Y65.97%
FCF growth 3Y19.76%
FCF growth 5Y21.96%
OCF growth 1Y54.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.76%
OCF growth 5Y18.17%