(NTES) NetEase - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: China • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US64110W1027

NTES: Online Games, Music Streaming, Online Learning, Internet Content

NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) stands as a major player in Chinas internet ecosystem, operating across a diverse range of sectors including online gaming, music streaming, intelligent learning services, and internet content. The company is structured into four main segments: Games and Related Value-Added Services, Youdao, Cloud Music, and Innovative Businesses and Others. This diversification allows NetEase to tap into multiple revenue streams, reducing dependence on any single business line.

The Games segment remains a cornerstone of NetEases business, with both self-developed titles like *Harry Potter: Magic Awakened* and *Knives Out*, as well as licensed games such as *Honor of Kings* from Tencent. This dual approach balances the risks and rewards of game development, ensuring a steady flow of content for its user base. Beyond gaming, the company has made significant strides in education technology through its Youdao subsidiary, offering a suite of products like smart learning devices and digital solutions that cater to both individual learners and educational institutions.

NetEase Cloud Music has carved out a niche in Chinas music streaming market, competing with industry giant Tencent Music Entertainment. The platforms focus on community-driven features, such as user-generated content and music reviews, has helped it build a loyal user base. Additionally, the company operates several ancillary services, including the 163.com portal, NetEase Mail, and NetEase Pay, which contribute to its diversified revenue streams.

From a financial perspective, NetEase boasts a market capitalization of $66.585 billion USD, with a trailing P/E ratio of 17.37 and a forward P/E of 13.68, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The price-to-book ratio of 3.60 reflects the premium investors place on its assets and intellectual property. The price-to-sales ratio of 0.62 suggests the company is reasonably valued relative to its revenue generation.

Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, NetEase was founded in 1997 and has since evolved into a multifaceted technology company with a strong emphasis on innovation. Its ability to expand into new markets while maintaining a leadership position in gaming and education underscores its strategic agility. For investors, NetEase presents a balanced risk-reward profile, combining the growth potential of its newer initiatives with the stability of its established gaming business.

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NTES Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 68,127m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
GiC Sub-Industry Interactive Home Entertainment
IPO / Inception 2000-06-30

NTES Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 33.5%
Fundamental 62.4%
Dividend 56.2%
Rel. Strength Industry -20.3
Analysts 4.66/5
Fair Price Momentum 98.92 USD
Fair Price DCF 1240.55 USD

NTES Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.60%
Annual Growth 5y 21.38%
Payout Consistency 80.1%

NTES Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 68.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 4.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 22.2%
CAGR 5y 14.38%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.25
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.35
Alpha -7.54
Beta 0.07
Volatility 38.97%
Current Volume 870.3k
Average Volume 20d 1518.6k
What is the price of NTES stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 102.80 with a total of 870,269 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.02%, over one month by -0.68%, over three months by +10.13% and over the past year by -2.87%.
Is NetEase a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) is currently (March 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 62.43 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of NTES as of March 2025 is 98.92. This means that NTES is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.77%.
Is NTES a buy, sell or hold?
NetEase has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.66. Therefor, it is recommend to buy NTES.
  • Strong Buy: 24
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for NTES stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, NTES NetEase will be worth about 106.8 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 102.80. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.92%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 120.8 17.5%
Analysts Target Price 113.7 10.6%
ValueRay Target Price 106.8 3.9%