Stock Analysis
NetEase, inc.NTES
Sector: Communication Services
AnalystsStrong Buy34 analystsPrice is 39% of the way from the year's low to its high.
PMP Verdict
Insufficient financial data
No financial statements on file for this ticker — fundamental scores are not computed.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 20.1% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 161.6× — debt well covered
What's happening with NTES
About NetEase, inc.
Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has evolved into China's second-largest online gaming company. Show more
Its early success was anchored by the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Fantasy Westward Journey, which laid the foundation for a durable franchise strategy. Over the past decade, the company has expanded its portfolio with successful titles such as Justice, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Eggy Party, all of which continue to maintain sizable and engaged player bases.In addition to its in-house development capabilities, NetEase partners with global IP holders such as Microsoft and Marvel to develop and publish titles based on established franchises, including World of Warcraft, Diablo Immortal, and Marvel Rivals, further strengthening its global presence.
Employees: 25,382 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
50CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF10.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield9.4%A
Grade A: ValueInverse of Finnhub P/FCF (own TTM FCF unavailable)
P/S (TTM)4.56xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements)
EV/EBITDA12.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales4.5xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.3xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.28xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.61B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.53%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio41.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
50CROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE20.1%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA14.5%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin27.9%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin—
TTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin67.2%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR—
Compound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
50CAltman Z-Score—
Bankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio3.45xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio3.34xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage161.6xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.08xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
0EPiotroski F-Score—
Financial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score—
Earnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability—
EBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.52xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 2 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mo Bin Filed | Mo Bin | SellOpen market sale | -716 | |
Mo Bin Filed | Mo Bin | Grant / award | +716 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
0EROIC >12% Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor—
Weakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$54.79
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$52.20
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.—
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity—
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability—
Total Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$80.72B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.65B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: NetEase, inc. (NTES)
NTES is down 0.83% at the last close. Return on equity of 20.1% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 2.5% in dividends.
See how NTES ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all NTES moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | Regular | 124.38 | +3.99% | 2.19 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 124.27 | +3.90% | 2.14 |
| Sep 28 | Pre-market | 120.98 | +4.83% | 3.71 |
| Sep 28 | Regular | 121.16 | +4.98% | 3.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about NTES
What is the current NetEase, inc. (NTES) stock price?
NTES is trading at $126.06 at the last market close, down 0.83% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks NTES pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is NTES stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates NetEase, inc.'s financial health at 50/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is NTES stock overvalued?
NetEase, inc. trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does NetEase, inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for NTES. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does NetEase, inc. operate in?
NetEase, inc. operates in the Communication Services sector. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does NetEase, inc. do?
Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has evolved into China's second-largest online gaming company.
About NetEase, inc. (NTES) Stock
NetEase, inc. (NTES) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector. As of the latest update, NetEase, inc. is trading at $126.06, down 0.83% on the day with a market capitalization of $80.7 billion. The financial health score for NTES is 50/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for NTES stock.
NTES Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track NetEase, inc. (NTES) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time NTES stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for NTES with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for NetEase, inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 50/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for NTES.
- Sector peers: Compare NTES against 2 other communication services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is NTES a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate NetEase, inc. (NTES) as an investment. The financial health score of 50/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.NetEase, inc. (NTES) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.