NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NTES • US64110W1027
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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.
- NTES had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years NTES had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NTES (15.25%) is better than 93.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.06%, NTES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.87% 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 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTES had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.27%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.43%.
- 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
- NTES has a Profit Margin of 29.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 96.20% of its industry peers.
- NTES's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 31.82%, NTES belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTES's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.29%, NTES is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NTES is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NTES has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- NTES has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NTES has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.13, NTES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTES has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NTES has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) than 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
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.45 indicates that NTES has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of NTES (3.45) is better than 87.34% 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 better Quick ratio (3.44) 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
- 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NTES will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.25% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.20, which indicates a correct valuation of NTES.
- 92.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.96, NTES is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.85, 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.
- NTES is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 87.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 93.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- NTES has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
5. NTES Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.55%, NTES has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 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.
- NTES's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| 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 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)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
NASDAQ:NTES (3/17/2026, 10:51:10 AM)
119.402
-0.14 (-0.12%)
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 Cap76.95B
Revenue(TTM)112.63B
Net Income(TTM)33.76B
Analysts84
Price Target164.9 (38.1%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio2.87
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 | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.46 | ||
| P/B | 3.31 | ||
| P/tB | 3.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
EPS(TTM)8.41
EY7.04%
EPS(NY)9.29
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)10.95
FCFY9.17%
OCF(TTM)11.42
OCFY9.56%
SpS25.34
BVpS36.07
TBVpS36.07
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.67
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
WACC8.86%
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 14.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.31.
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%.