NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NTES • US64110W1027
Current stock price
111.94 USD
+1.91 (+1.74%)
At close:
112.5 USD
+0.56 (+0.5%)
Pre-Market:
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
- NTES had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NTES had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years NTES has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years NTES always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.25%, NTES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTES's Return On Equity of 21.06% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 89.87% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.36%, NTES belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.20% 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 7.48%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 29.98% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 96.20% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTES has grown nicely.
- NTES has a better Operating Margin (31.82%) than 98.73% of its industry peers.
- NTES's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NTES (64.29%) is better than 72.15% 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.
- NTES has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.13) than 92.41% 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 69.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC7.92%
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's Current ratio of 3.45 is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 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.
- The Quick ratio of NTES (3.44) is better than 88.61% 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.
- 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%.
- 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.
- 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.
4. NTES Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.31, the valuation of NTES can be described as correct.
- 89.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NTES is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.06, which indicates a correct valuation of NTES.
- 88.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- NTES's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NTES indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTES is cheaper than 86.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 92.41% 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 | 10.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NTES's 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)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
5. NTES Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%, NTES has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of NTES dropped by -24.14% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- NTES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.06. 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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
- NTES pays out 40.95% of its income as dividend. 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
111.94
+1.91 (+1.74%)
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 Change0%
Market Cap72.14B
Revenue(TTM)112.63B
Net Income(TTM)33.76B
Analysts84
Price Target164.69 (47.12%)
Short Float %1.65%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend3.16
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)-0.13%
PT rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 | ||
| P/S | 4.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.81 | ||
| P/B | 3.11 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)8.41
EY7.51%
EPS(NY)9.28
Fwd EY8.29%
FCF(TTM)10.95
FCFY9.78%
OCF(TTM)11.41
OCFY10.19%
SpS25.32
BVpS36.04
TBVpS36.04
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number82.59
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
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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.
How profitable is NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) stock?
NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for NTES stock?
The financial health rating of NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) is 8 / 10.
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%.