NetEaseWBO:NTES -3.39%93 Buyback Yield % is 0.29 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates WBO:NTES with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 225 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks better than 57.33% 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.
The historical data trend for NetEase'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.
WBO:NTES vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NetEase'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 Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (WBO:NTES) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.29 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #96 out of 225 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is NetEase's Buyback Yield % too high?
NetEase's current Buyback Yield % of 0.29 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #96 out of 225 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NetEase has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetEase's Buyback Yield % compare to EA and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #96 out of 225 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts NetEase in the upper 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 and its competitors. NetEase's current Buyback Yield % is 0.29, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetEase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase (WBO:NTES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €103.17, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.29, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 (WBO:NTES), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.29 as of Jul. 12, 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 (WBO:NTES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €103.17.
GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:NTES:
Buyback Yield %: 0.29 (72% below median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: €103.17 vs. price of €114.00 (10.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:NTES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has evolved into China's second-largest online gaming company. 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.
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