NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) Buyback Yield %: -0.37 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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HKSE:09899 NetEase Cloud Music Inc HKSE:09899
74 GF Score
Price HK$124.60
GF Value HK$108.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is NetEase Cloud Music Buyback Yield %?

NetEase Cloud Music HKSE:09899 -0.16% 74 Buyback Yield % is -0.37 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09899 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$108.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Interactive Media companies, NetEase Cloud Music ranks worse than 62.9% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

NetEase Cloud Music's current buyback yield was -0.37%.


NetEase Cloud Music Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

NetEase Cloud Music Buyback Yield % Chart

NetEase Cloud Music Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -16.17 -0.22 1.75 0.27 -0.24

NetEase Cloud Music Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.76 0.99 0.26 -0.14 -0.24

HKSE:09899 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


NetEase Cloud Music Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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NetEase Cloud Music Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-2.101 + 95.453) / 39102.0075
=-0.24%

NetEase Cloud Music's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-2.101 + 95.453) / 39102.0075
=-0.24%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.37 mean?
NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.37 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NetEase Cloud Music and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase Cloud Music ranks #139 out of 221 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield % too high?
NetEase Cloud Music's current Buyback Yield % is -0.37. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase Cloud Music ranks #139 out of 221 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NetEase Cloud Music has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetEase Cloud Music's Buyback Yield % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase Cloud Music ranks #139 out of 221 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NetEase Cloud Music in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NetEase Cloud Music and its competitors. NetEase Cloud Music's current Buyback Yield % is -0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetEase Cloud Music stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$108.21, compared to a current price of HK$124.60 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.37. NetEase Cloud Music's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.37 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase Cloud Music stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$124.60 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$108.21. GuruFocus considers NetEase Cloud Music to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09899:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.37
  • GF Value™: HK$108.21 vs. price of HK$124.60 (15.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NetEase Cloud Music Business Description

Address No. 353 Benjing Avenue, Room 1201, Block A, Hangzhou International Expo Center, Qianjiang Century City, Xiaoshan District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN
NetEase Cloud Music is China's second-largest music streaming platform, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of NetEase. NetEase remains the controlling shareholder with a 59.4% stake. The company is headquartered in Hangzhou.The platform's business model revolves around a core music streaming service sold on a subscription basis, paired with a live streaming service where users purchase virtual items and gift them to performers.
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HK$124.60
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