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NetEase, Inc. (NTES) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Communication Services · Electronic Gaming & Multimedia

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... Read more

$112.95+22.1% upside
Score 5.6/10Target $138.03Reward/Risk 4.2:1

TrendMatrix rates NetEase, Inc. (NTES) as Sell with moderate confidence. The stock trades at $112.95 with +22.1% upside to the $138.03 price target. Overall score: 5.6/10 across 10 analysis dimensions. Reward/risk ratio: 4.2:1.

Passes 3/5 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags). Fails on weak momentum and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

Val8.0Qual8.0Grw1.6Mom3.0Sent7.9Ins5.0Peer5.2Tech6.5Risk6.75.6OVERALL

Investment Thesis

+ V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=8.0 in RISK_OFF)
+ Sector modifier (): +1.2
+ High-quality business
- Leverage penalty (D/E 3.9): -1.5
- Consecutive earnings misses (3)
- Weak growth

Fundamentals

P/E (TTM)14.8
P/E (Fwd)11.1
Mkt Cap$72.3B
EV/EBITDA5.5
Profit Mgn30.0%
ROE22.6%
Rev Growth3.0%
Beta0.86
Dividend2.62%
Analysts35
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NTES stock a buy right now?

TrendMatrix rates NetEase, Inc. (NTES) as Sell with moderate confidence. Score 5.6/10.

What is the NTES stock price target?

Take-profit target: $138.03 (+22.1% upside). Reward/risk ratio: 4.2:1. Stop-loss: $107.10.

What are the risks of investing in NTES?

Leverage penalty (D/E 3.9): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (3); Weak growth.

Is NTES overvalued or undervalued?

NetEase, Inc. trades at a P/E of 14.8 (forward 11.1). TrendMatrix value score: 8.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NTES?

35 analysts cover NTES with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $162.

What does NetEase, Inc. do?NetEase, Inc. engages in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services, and internet content...

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.

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50 NEUTRAL
<20d<50d<200dDEATH CROSSSupp $110.41Res $119.94

Price Targets

$107
$138
Upside+22.1%
Reward/Risk4.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNONE
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRISK_OFF

Risk Alerts

! MOMENTUM:3.0<5.0
! DEATH_CROSS:HARD_BLOCK
RECOVERYTEMP HEADWINDSuitability: Moderate
Risk/Reward 4.4>=2.0
Insider activity: OK
No SEC red flags
Momentum 3.0<5.0
Death cross (50MA < 200MA)