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NetEase Inc (NTES)

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$134.58
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Profit since last BUY26.39%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: NTES (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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31 Analysts rated it

Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.

1 Year Target Price $142.46

1 Year Target Price $142.46

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$142.46Target price
Low$74.17
Current$134.58
high$135.23

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.95%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 83.99B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.92
1Y Target Price 142.46
Price to earnings Ratio 18.92
1Y Target Price 142.46
Volume (30-day avg) 31
Beta 0.85
52 Weeks Range 74.17 - 135.23
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 74.17 - 135.23
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.08%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.01

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Profitability

Profit Margin 30.17%
Operating Margin (TTM) 36.22%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 10.23%
Return on Equity (TTM) 23.7%

Valuation

Trailing PE 18.92
Forward PE 15.29
Enterprise Value 65639413175
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value 65639413175
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.39
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.55
Shares Outstanding 633198016
Shares Floating 1699051613
Shares Outstanding 633198016
Shares Floating 1699051613
Percent Insiders 1.4
Percent Institutions 12.54

Analyst Ratings

Rating 5
Target Price 142.46
Buy 7
Strong Buy 22
Buy 7
Strong Buy 22
Hold 2
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NetEase Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

NetEase Inc. was founded in 1997 by William Ding. Initially, it focused on internet technology and online gaming. It quickly became a leading provider of online games, advertising, and e-commerce services in China and expanded internationally.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Online Game Services: Develops and operates a diverse portfolio of popular PC and mobile games, including licensed titles and self-developed games.
  • Youdao: Offers online education services, including courses, language learning apps, and smart learning devices.
  • Cloud Music: Provides music streaming services with a large library of licensed and original content.
  • Innovative Businesses and Others: Encompasses advertising services, e-commerce platforms (Yanxuan), and other emerging businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

William Ding serves as the CEO. The company has a board of directors and a management team responsible for different business segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Onmyoji: A popular mobile game. Competitors include Tencent's Honor of Kings and miHoYo's Genshin Impact. Market Share of the game cannot be determined. Estimated revenue for the game cannot be determined.
  • Fantasy Westward Journey (Online & Mobile): A long-standing, popular MMORPG. Revenue figures fluctuate and hard to determine. Competitors include Perfect World Games and Giant Interactive Group.
  • NetEase Cloud Music: A music streaming service. Competitors include Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) and Alibaba's Xiami Music. Market share varies regionally, with TME holding a larger share in China. Subscriber numbers cannot be accurately extracted.
  • Youdao Dictionary: A dictionary and translation app. It has a large user base. Competitors include Baidu Translate and Google Translate. User base figures cannot be accurately extracted.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The online gaming industry is rapidly growing, driven by increasing mobile penetration and evolving gaming preferences. The online education market is expanding due to increased demand for personalized learning. The music streaming market is also expanding.

Positioning

NetEase Inc. is a leading player in the Chinese online gaming and education markets. Its competitive advantages include a strong portfolio of original games, a robust online education platform, and a growing music streaming service.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for online gaming, education, and music streaming in China is significant, potentially exceeding hundreds of billions of dollars. NetEase Inc. is well-positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Diverse portfolio of products and services
  • Established presence in the Chinese market
  • Innovative game development capabilities
  • Solid financial performance

Weaknesses

  • Heavy reliance on the Chinese market
  • Regulatory risks in China
  • Competition from larger companies like Tencent
  • Dependence on a few key games for revenue

Opportunities

  • Expansion into international markets
  • Development of new and innovative games
  • Growth in the online education market
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand its offerings
  • Partnerships with other companies

Threats

  • Increasing competition in the gaming industry
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Government regulations impacting gaming and education
  • Economic slowdown in China
  • Intellectual property infringement

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TCEHY
  • EDU
  • BIDU
  • TAL

Competitive Landscape

NetEase Inc. competes with large tech companies such as Tencent in gaming and smaller specialized companies in music and education. Its competitive advantage is innovation, strong brand and loyal customer base in China. NetEase has been able to take on Tencent with popular games.

Major Acquisitions

Quantic Dream

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: To strengthen its game development capabilities and expand into new gaming genres. Exact price was not public.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: NetEase Inc. has experienced significant growth in revenue and user base, particularly in its gaming and education segments.

Future Projections: Analysts expect NetEase Inc. to continue growing, driven by its core gaming business and expansion into new markets and services. Future estimations cannot be extracted.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new game development, expansion of its online education platform, and strategic acquisitions.

Summary

NetEase Inc. is a strong player in the Chinese online gaming and education markets. Its diverse portfolio of games and services, coupled with its innovative game development capabilities, positions it well for future growth. However, the company faces challenges from increased competition, regulatory risks, and dependence on the Chinese market. Successful international expansion and diversification of revenue sources are key for continued success. Strong AI rating based on gaming stability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • Various online financial sources

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are based on available data and may not be exact. Financial data is not static and is always changing.

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About NetEase Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2000-06-30
Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Lei Ding
Sector Communication Services
Industry Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Full time employees 26028
Full time employees 26028

NetEase, Inc. engages in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services, and internet content services businesses in China and internationally. The company operates through Games and Related Value-Added Services; Youdao; NetEase Cloud Music; and Innovative Businesses and Others segments. It develops and operates mobile and PC games; and offers games licensed from other developers. The company also provides live streaming service, and other related or ancillary value-added services related to games, such as the sale of game-themed merchandise. In addition, it offers digital content services with interactive learning features, including Youdao Lingshi and Youdao Literature; STEAM courses consisting computer coding courses and other STEAM courses; and adult courses, such as China University massive open online course. Further, the company provides Youdao Dictionary, an online language tool; Confucius, a large language model for the education sector; Hi Echo, an AI-driven virtual English-speaking tutor; Mr. P AI Tutor, a conversation-based tool; Youdao Desktop Translation, a desktop dictionary tool; U-Dictionary, an online dictionary and translation app; iRecord, an audio transcription tool; LectMate, an interpretation software for study-abroad lecture scenarios; iArch, an AI home design software; Baby Genius, an AI baby generator; and One Translate Translator, a translation tool for travelers. It also offers online marketing services consisting of performance-based advertising services, and global marketing and promotion services through banners, text links, videos, logos, buttons, and rich media. Additionally, the company develops and offers smart devices, including Youdao Dictionary Pen, Youdao Listening Pod, and Youdao Smart Learning Pad. The company was formerly known as NetEase.com, Inc. and changed its name to NetEase, Inc. in March 2012. NetEase, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.