Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 17.0x · EV/EBITDA 13.7x · ROE 21.9%. (1999–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $83.6B | $88.8B | $57.6B | $60.6B | $48.9B | $68.5B | $64.2B | $39.9B | $30.6B | $45.8B | $28.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $77.0B | $43.7B | $19.1B | $59.6B | $52.5B | $75.7B | $75.4B | $53.9B | $38.9B | $49.6B | $26.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.03 | 2.63 | 1.94 | 2.06 | 2.40 | 4.06 | 5.32 | 3.01 | 3.69 | 4.27 | 2.45 |
| P/S Ratio | 5.04 | 0.79 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.78 | 0.87 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 1.03 | 0.75 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.48 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.99 | 0.74 |
| P/FCF | 11.76 | 1.84 | 1.54 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 3.14 | 2.97 | 2.87 | 4.69 | 4.56 | 1.99 |
| P/OCF | 11.51 | 1.80 | 1.45 | 1.71 | 1.77 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.32 | 2.28 | 3.85 | 1.84 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.39 | 0.18 | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.86 | 1.02 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 1.12 | 0.70 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.74 | 1.15 | 0.60 | 1.94 | 2.33 | 3.85 | 4.19 | 3.29 | 3.23 | 3.60 | 2.07 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.59 | 1.22 | 0.64 | 2.15 | 2.67 | 4.61 | 5.18 | 3.91 | 3.90 | 3.82 | 2.13 |
| EV / FCF | — | 0.90 | 0.51 | 1.92 | 2.09 | 3.47 | 3.49 | 3.88 | 5.96 | 4.94 | 1.87 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 64.3% | 64.3% | 62.5% | 60.9% | 54.7% | 53.6% | 52.9% | 53.3% | 55.5% | 58.3% | 56.7% |
| Operating Margin | 31.8% | 31.8% | 28.1% | 26.8% | 20.3% | 18.7% | 19.7% | 23.3% | 19.5% | 29.2% | 33.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 30.0% | 30.0% | 28.2% | 28.4% | 21.1% | 19.2% | 16.4% | 35.8% | 12.0% | 24.1% | 30.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.9% | 21.9% | 22.0% | 24.8% | 19.5% | 17.5% | 15.4% | 39.1% | 13.3% | 25.2% | 34.2% |
| ROA | 16.2% | 16.2% | 15.6% | 16.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 16.6% | 23.4% |
| ROIC | 24.0% | 24.0% | 19.2% | 17.3% | 13.4% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 15.7% | 14.3% | 22.4% | 30.4% |
| ROCE | 22.7% | 22.7% | 21.3% | 22.3% | 17.9% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 21.9% | 20.1% | 30.2% | 37.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 1.27 | 1.10 | 1.13 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 0.48 | 0.29 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.27 | -0.27 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.19 | -1.19 | -1.21 | -0.03 | 0.16 | 0.37 | 0.62 | 0.86 | 0.69 | 0.28 | -0.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.93 | -1.03 | -0.03 | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.52 | 1.01 | 1.27 | 0.38 | -0.11 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($51.5B) exceeds total debt ($6.4B)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.09 | 2.65 | 2.32 | 2.24 | 2.31 | 2.23 | 1.96 | 2.61 | 2.58 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.08 | 2.64 | 2.30 | 2.22 | 2.29 | 2.21 | 1.93 | 2.38 | 2.49 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.19 | 3.19 | 2.77 | 2.35 | 2.07 | 1.93 | 2.00 | 1.88 | 1.41 | 1.82 | 1.90 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Inventory Turnover | 58.33 | 58.33 | 69.09 | 58.11 | 44.01 | 42.12 | 58.64 | 42.56 | 36.37 | 5.15 | 10.46 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 17.31 | 28.24 | 32.57 | 19.07 | 26.44 | 29.41 | 25.69 | 28.55 | 29.73 | 40.64 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 15.1% | 19.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 6.7% | 22.2% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 27.2% | 33.1% | 20.8% | 35.5% | 41.6% | 23.4% | 30.4% | 21.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.9% | 38.0% | 51.5% | 48.6% | 41.6% | 24.6% | 18.8% | 33.3% | 27.1% | 23.4% | 40.7% |
| FCF Yield | 8.5% | 54.4% | 65.0% | 51.3% | 51.2% | 31.8% | 33.7% | 34.8% | 21.3% | 21.9% | 50.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 0.7% | 15.3% | 8.6% | 17.0% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 24.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.5% | 15.8% | 34.7% | 21.9% | 30.8% | 24.0% | 6.7% | 22.2% | 29.2% | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $646M | $646M | $650M | $673M | $673M | $670M | $650M | $651M | $663M | $661M |
Regulatory and monetization policy shifts
According to current market data, NetEase trades at a P/E of 16.08, which appears conservative relative to its historical averages and suggests the market may be applying a conglomerate discount that ignores the underlying stability of its high-margin gaming software assets compared to broader Chinese tech peers.
The forward P/E of 1.91, while potentially reflecting specific accounting adjustments or analyst consensus shifts, highlights a valuation that does not fully capture the annuity-like cash flows from legacy titles. Investors should consider that this pricing implies a skepticism toward the company's ability to maintain its current growth trajectory in the face of evolving regulatory content standards.
Based on reported figures, NetEase has maintained a consistent ROIC trend, reaching 7.6% in 2026Q1, which underscores the company's ability to generate value from its R&D-heavy business model without the need for significant capital-intensive infrastructure investments common in other industrial sectors.
The stability in ROIC suggests that management's focus on iterative maintenance of legacy IPs is an effective strategy for compounding returns. This performance appears superior to many peers who struggle with capital allocation, though investors should monitor whether the recent pivot toward international studio acquisitions begins to dilute these returns over the medium term.
As indicated by the 2026Q1 financial statements, the company maintains a highly efficient cash conversion cycle of 17 days, reflecting a superior ability to collect payments from digital distribution channels while managing its own supplier obligations with significant leverage.
The low DSO of 17 days suggests that NetEase possesses strong bargaining power over its distribution partners, ensuring that cash is realized rapidly after virtual item sales. This efficiency is a critical component of the company's liquidity profile, allowing it to self-fund operations and strategic investments without relying on external credit markets.
According to the latest balance sheet, NetEase reported a current ratio of 3.28 in 2026Q1, providing a substantial liquidity cushion that appears more than adequate to absorb potential regulatory shocks or temporary disruptions in the Chinese gaming market's monetization environment.
The company's reliance on cash and cash equivalents rather than inventory-heavy assets ensures that its liquidity position remains resilient under stress. This structural strength allows the firm to maintain its dividend policy and share repurchase programs even during periods of heightened geopolitical or regulatory uncertainty.
As noted in institutional research, the P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to NetEase because it fails to account for the significant deferred revenue liability, which masks the true cash-generative capacity of the company's long-lifecycle gaming titles and their associated high-margin annuity streams.
Analysts should instead prioritize EV/Billings or P/FCF to better capture the real-time velocity of player spending and the underlying quality of earnings. Relying solely on P/E may lead to an undervaluation of the firm's core software R&D engine, which functions more like a high-end technology platform than a traditional consumer goods manufacturer.
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NetEase, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 17.0x. The historical average is 5.8x. This places it at the 96th percentile of its historical range.
NetEase, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 4.6x.
NetEase, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 21.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 21.5%.
Based on historical data, NetEase, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 17.0x. This is at the 96th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
NetEase, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.34% with a payout ratio of 39.8%.
NetEase, Inc. has 64.3% gross margin and 31.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
NetEase, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.2x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.