NetEase (BSP:NETE34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.98 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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BSP:NETE34 NetEase Inc BSP:NETE34
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Price R$65.09
GF Value R$61.35
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What is NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

NetEase BSP:NETE34 -5.31% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 9.17. GuruFocus rates BSP:NETE34 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R$61.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 324 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks worse than 87.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), NetEase's current share price is R$65.09. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$9.32. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.98.

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

BSP:NETE34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.72   Med: 9.17   Max: 21.73
Current: 6.92

During the past years, NetEase's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 21.73. The lowest was 4.72. And the median was 9.17.

BSP:NETE34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.35% of 324 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.395 vs BSP:NETE34: 6.92

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

NetEase's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3.596. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$9.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NetEase  (BSP:NETE34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

NetEase Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 6.20 7.89 8.65 7.64 6.03

BSP:NETE34 vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=65.09/9.32
=6.98

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.596/116.3033*116.3033
=3.596

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

NetEase Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.705 101.400 0.809
201609 0.680 102.400 0.772
201612 0.886 102.600 1.004
201703 0.932 103.200 1.050
201706 0.977 103.100 1.102
201709 0.897 104.100 1.002
201712 0.373 104.500 0.415
201803 1.112 105.300 1.228
201806 1.455 104.900 1.613
201809 1.222 106.600 1.333
201812 1.738 106.500 1.898
201903 1.277 107.700 1.379
201906 1.244 107.700 1.343
201909 1.301 109.800 1.378
201912 1.409 111.200 1.474
202003 1.814 112.300 1.879
202006 2.030 110.400 2.139
202009 2.156 111.700 2.245
202012 2.279 111.500 2.377
202103 2.611 112.662 2.695
202106 2.372 111.769 2.468
202109 2.699 112.215 2.797
202112 3.256 113.108 3.348
202203 2.786 114.335 2.834
202206 2.641 114.558 2.681
202209 2.770 115.339 2.793
202212 2.918 115.116 2.948
202303 2.907 115.116 2.937
202306 2.505 114.558 2.543
202309 2.839 115.339 2.863
202312 2.863 114.781 2.901
202403 2.857 115.227 2.884
202406 2.917 114.781 2.956
202409 3.181 115.785 3.195
202412 3.496 114.893 3.539
202503 3.571 115.116 3.608
202506 3.351 114.907 3.392
202509 3.312 115.471 3.336
202512 3.305 115.832 3.318
202603 3.596 116.303 3.596

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.98 mean?
NetEase (BSP:NETE34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 9.17. Over the past decade, NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.72 to 21.73. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #283 out of 324 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.98 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 9.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.72 to a high of 21.73. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40. NetEase's value of 6.98 is 400.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #283 out of 324 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EA and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #283 out of 324 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places NetEase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40. NetEase's value of 6.98 is 400.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NetEase's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 4.72 to 21.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.17 vs. the industry median of 1.40, 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 PS Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.40, based on 324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.98 is 400.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.98, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 9.17. 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$61.35, compared to a current price of R$65.09 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.98, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 9.17 and 400.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.40. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (BSP:NETE34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.98 as of Jul. 15, 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$65.09 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$61.35. GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:NETE34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.98 (24% below median its 10-year median of 9.17)
  • GF Value™: R$61.35 vs. price of R$65.09 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 400.4% above the Interactive Media median (#283 of 324)

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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