NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NTES • US64110W1027
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117.51 USD
+1.24 (+1.07%)
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This NTES fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NTES Profitability Analysis
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.
1.2 Ratios
- NTES has a Return On Assets of 15.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
- NTES's Return On Equity of 21.06% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 89.87% of its industry peers.
- NTES's Return On Invested Capital of 17.36% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 96.20% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NTES is significantly above the industry average of 7.24%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.27%) for NTES is below the current ROIC(17.36%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.98%, NTES belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTES's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of NTES (31.82%) is better than 98.73% of its industry peers.
- NTES's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NTES has a Gross Margin of 64.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTES outperforms 70.89% of its industry peers.
- NTES's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. NTES Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NTES has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NTES remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- NTES has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- NTES has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.13 is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that NTES is not too dependend on debt financing.
- NTES's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NTES outperforms 67.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- NTES has a Current Ratio of 3.45. This indicates that NTES is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- NTES has a Current ratio of 3.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 87.34% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.44 indicates that NTES has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NTES (3.44) is better than 87.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.44 |
3. NTES Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.82% over the past year.
- NTES shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.29% yearly.
- NTES shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.96%.
- NTES shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.86% yearly.
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
- NTES is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.86% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.46%
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y8.25%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. NTES Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.97 indicates a correct valuation of NTES.
- NTES's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTES is cheaper than 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTES to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say NTES is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.65, NTES is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTES is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTES to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say NTES is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NTES is valued cheaper than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTES's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTES is cheaper than 94.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of NTES may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
5. NTES Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NTES has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.55%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- NTES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.46. NTES pays more dividend than 94.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, NTES pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
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
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.
- The dividend of NTES is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.95%
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
NTES Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
117.51
+1.24 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13/bmo
Inst Owners9.83%
Inst Owner Change-4.54%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap75.73B
Revenue(TTM)112.63B
Net Income(TTM)33.76B
Analysts84
Price Target164.9 (40.33%)
Short Float %1.79%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
Yearly Dividend3.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.38%
DP40.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (1.16)
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)-2.46%
PT rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.65 | ||
| P/S | 4.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.29 | ||
| P/B | 3.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
EPS(TTM)8.41
EY7.16%
EPS(NY)9.29
Fwd EY7.91%
FCF(TTM)10.95
FCFY9.32%
OCF(TTM)11.42
OCFY9.71%
SpS25.34
BVpS36.06
TBVpS36.06
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number82.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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 Y10.46%
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y8.86%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.3%
Revenue Next 5Y8.25%
EBIT growth 1Y21.13%
EBIT growth 3Y22.22%
EBIT growth 5Y19.77%
EBIT Next Year17.69%
EBIT Next 3Y12.86%
EBIT Next 5Y11.45%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 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 13.97 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%.