NetEase (BSP:NETE34) Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF: 22.70 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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BSP:NETE34 NetEase Inc BSP:NETE34
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Price R$65.82
GF Value R$63.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NetEase Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF?

NetEase BSP:NETE34 +4.96% 90 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 22.70 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 31.71. GuruFocus rates BSP:NETE34 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R$63.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 156 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks worse than 53.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), NetEase's current share price is R$65.82. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$2.90. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for today is 22.70.

The historical rank and industry rank for NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:NETE34' s Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.53   Med: 31.71   Max: 58.2
Current: 22.97

During the past years, NetEase's highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF was 58.20. The lowest was 18.53. And the median was 31.71.

BSP:NETE34's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is ranked worse than
53.21% of 156 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 21.055 vs BSP:NETE34: 22.97

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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

NetEase's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.161. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is R$2.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NetEase  (BSP:NETE34) Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Explanation

Compared with the regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF smoothed out the fluctuations of free cash flow 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 Price-to-FCF should give similar results to regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow.


NetEase Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Related Terms


NetEase Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF Chart

NetEase Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.46 23.18 25.58 20.75 26.45

NetEase Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 28.61 30.74 26.45 20.56 22.96

BSP:NETE34 vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Comparison

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

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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NetEase Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF takes the Free Cash Flow per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/FCF calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF.

NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=65.82/2.90
=22.70

* 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 FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NetEase's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare=Free Cash Flow per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.161/116.0564*116.0564
=1.161

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

NetEase Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.263 102.400 0.298
201612 0.360 102.600 0.407
201703 0.249 103.200 0.280
201706 0.127 103.100 0.143
201709 0.074 104.100 0.082
201712 0.229 104.500 0.254
201803 0.065 105.300 0.072
201806 0.022 104.900 0.024
201809 0.035 106.600 0.038
201812 0.425 106.500 0.463
201903 0.192 107.700 0.207
201906 0.335 107.700 0.361
201909 0.295 109.800 0.312
201912 0.404 111.200 0.422
202003 0.641 112.300 0.662
202006 0.413 110.400 0.434
202009 0.496 111.700 0.515
202012 0.874 111.500 0.910
202103 0.609 112.662 0.627
202106 0.432 111.769 0.449
202109 0.689 112.215 0.713
202112 1.019 113.108 1.046
202203 0.436 114.335 0.443
202206 0.696 114.558 0.705
202209 0.768 115.339 0.773
202212 0.978 115.116 0.986
202303 0.525 115.116 0.529
202306 0.717 114.558 0.726
202309 0.881 115.339 0.886
202312 1.181 114.781 1.194
202403 0.953 115.227 0.960
202406 0.683 114.781 0.691
202409 1.211 115.785 1.214
202412 1.644 114.893 1.661
202503 1.406 115.116 1.417
202506 1.244 114.907 1.256
202509 1.457 115.471 1.464
202512 1.740 115.832 1.743
202603 1.544 116.303 1.541
202606 1.161 116.056 1.161

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Price-to-FCF of 22.70 mean?
NetEase (BSP:NETE34) has a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 22.70 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 31.71. Over the past decade, NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 18.53 to 58.20. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #83 out of 156 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF too high?
NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 22.70 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 31.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.53 to a high of 58.20. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 21.06. NetEase's value of 22.70 is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #83 out of 156 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NetEase has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF compare to EA and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #83 out of 156 companies for Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. This places NetEase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 21.06. NetEase's value of 22.70 is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NetEase's own Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 18.53 to 58.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.71 vs. the industry median of 21.06, 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 Price-to-FCF for an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF among Interactive Media companies is 21.06, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 22.70 is 7.8% 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 Price-to-FCF mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 21.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 22.70, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 31.71. 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 (BSP:NETE34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$63.78, compared to a current price of R$65.82 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 22.70, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 31.71 and 7.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 21.06. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Price-to-FCF calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (BSP:NETE34), the current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 22.70 as of Aug. 23, 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 (BSP:NETE34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$65.82 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$63.78. GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:NETE34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF: 22.70 (28% below median its 10-year median of 31.71)
  • GF Value™: R$63.78 vs. price of R$65.82 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 7.8% above the Interactive Media median (#83 of 156)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:NETE34 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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