NetEase (MEX:9999N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.37 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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MEX:9999N NetEase Inc MEX:9999N
68 GF Score
Price MXN416.19
GF Value MXN384.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NetEase MEX:9999N 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 8.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:9999N with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN384.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 346 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks worse than 90.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), NetEase's current share price is MXN416.19. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN77.53. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:9999N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.58   Med: 8.39   Max: 16.39
Current: 6.5

During the past years, NetEase's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.39. The lowest was 4.58. And the median was 8.39.

MEX:9999N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.17% of 346 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs MEX:9999N: 6.50

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

NetEase's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN134.532. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN77.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NetEase  (MEX:9999N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NetEase Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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NetEase Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.91 7.47 8.10 7.05 5.51

MEX:9999N vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=416.19/77.53
=5.37

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NetEase's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=134.532/116.3033*116.3033
=134.532

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

NetEase Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.705 101.400 31.777
201609 30.608 102.400 34.764
201612 34.676 102.600 39.307
201703 34.641 103.200 39.039
201706 35.010 103.100 39.493
201709 37.657 104.100 42.071
201712 41.491 104.500 46.177
201803 38.968 105.300 43.040
201806 40.957 104.900 45.409
201809 36.571 106.600 39.900
201812 40.331 106.500 44.043
201903 43.155 107.700 46.602
201906 43.930 107.700 47.439
201909 54.459 109.800 57.685
201912 51.184 111.200 53.533
202003 64.902 112.300 67.216
202006 81.602 110.400 85.965
202009 82.556 111.700 85.958
202012 74.589 111.500 77.802
202103 80.204 112.662 82.797
202106 79.546 111.769 82.773
202109 81.501 112.215 84.470
202112 93.783 113.108 96.433
202203 93.337 114.335 94.944
202206 92.260 114.558 93.666
202209 93.662 115.339 94.445
202212 90.853 115.116 91.790
202303 88.125 115.116 89.034
202306 84.826 114.558 86.118
202309 89.190 115.339 89.936
202312 92.022 114.781 93.243
202403 91.022 115.227 91.872
202406 102.587 114.781 103.948
202409 116.079 115.785 116.599
202412 125.402 114.893 126.942
202503 128.211 115.116 129.534
202506 123.899 114.907 125.404
202509 126.056 115.471 126.964
202512 128.376 115.832 128.898
202603 134.532 116.303 134.532

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 mean?
NetEase (MEX:9999N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 8.39. Over the past decade, NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.58 to 16.39. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #312 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 8.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.58 to a high of 16.39. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. NetEase's value of 5.37 is 272.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #312 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NetEase has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EA and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #312 out of 346 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places NetEase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. NetEase's value of 5.37 is 272.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NetEase's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.58 to 16.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.39 vs. the industry median of 1.44, NetEase has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.44, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.37 is 272.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 8.39. 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 (MEX:9999N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN384.57, compared to a current price of MXN416.19 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 8.39 and 272.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (MEX:9999N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.37 as of Aug. 08, 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 (MEX:9999N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN416.19 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN384.57. GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:9999N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.37 (36% below median its 10-year median of 8.39)
  • GF Value™: MXN384.57 vs. price of MXN416.19 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 272.9% above the Interactive Media median (#312 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:9999N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NetEase Business Description

Address No. 599 Wangshang Road, NetEase Building, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, CHN, 310052
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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