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NETEASE INC-ADR (NTES) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NTES - US64110W1027 - ADR

133.14 USD
-1.7 (-1.26%)
Last: 9/4/2025, 8:25:44 PM
133.14 USD
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After Hours: 9/4/2025, 8:25:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to NTES. NTES was compared to 79 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
In the past year NTES had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NTES has always 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

NTES's Return On Assets of 16.41% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 94.94% of its industry peers.
NTES's Return On Equity of 22.87% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 91.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NTES (17.40%) is better than 93.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NTES is significantly below the industry average of 20.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.40%) for NTES is above the 3 year average (14.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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's Profit Margin of 31.19% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 97.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTES has declined.
NTES's Operating Margin of 31.43% is amongst the best of the industry. NTES outperforms 98.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTES has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of NTES (63.17%) is better than 69.62% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NTES has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NTES has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NTES has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of NTES is 0.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NTES, only 0.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NTES has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTES outperforms 88.61% 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 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 0.25
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.57
WACC6.77%
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.
NTES has a better Current ratio (3.23) than 89.87% of its industry peers.
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 89.87% 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.
NTES shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.51% yearly.
NTES shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.74%.
NTES shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.19% yearly.
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

NTES is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.01% yearly.
NTES is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.23%
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
EPS Next 5Y-26.01%
Revenue Next Year8.65%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.28%
Revenue Next 5Y9.66%

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 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 16.12, NTES is valued correctly.
NTES's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTES is cheaper than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTES to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say NTES is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.26, which indicates a correct valuation of NTES.
NTES's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTES is cheaper than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. NTES is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.12
Fwd PE 14.26
NTES Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTES Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

79.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTES, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTES is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.85
EV/EBITDA 10.44
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.
NTES's earnings are expected to grow with 12.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y13.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NTES has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%. 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 6.40. NTES pays more dividend than 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NTES has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%

5.2 History

The dividend of NTES has a limited annual growth rate of 4.94%.
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)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

NTES pays out 36.90% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (9/4/2025, 8:25:44 PM)

After market: 133.14 0 (0%)

133.14

-1.7 (-1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
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 Cap85.81B
Analysts83.33
Price Target152.94 (14.87%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%
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)5.3%
PT rev (3m)24.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.12
Fwd PE 14.26
P/S 5.59
P/FCF 13.85
P/OCF 13.17
P/B 4.1
P/tB 4.1
EV/EBITDA 10.44
EPS(TTM)8.26
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)9.34
Fwd EY7.01%
FCF(TTM)9.61
FCFY7.22%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY7.59%
SpS23.82
BVpS32.48
TBVpS32.48
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.92
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
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC2.57
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-26.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.44%
Revenue Next Year8.65%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.28%
Revenue Next 5Y9.66%
EBIT growth 1Y18.69%
EBIT growth 3Y21.69%
EBIT growth 5Y16.49%
EBIT Next Year36.95%
EBIT Next 3Y17.61%
EBIT Next 5Y15.23%
FCF growth 1Y65.97%
FCF growth 3Y19.76%
FCF growth 5Y21.96%
OCF growth 1Y54.29%
OCF growth 3Y16.76%
OCF growth 5Y18.17%