NetEase (HKSE:09999) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.07 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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HKSE:09999 NetEase Inc HKSE:09999
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Price HK$182.10
GF Value HK$198.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NetEase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

NetEase HKSE:09999 -0.55% 99 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.07 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 9.03. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09999 with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$198.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 345 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks worse than 84.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), NetEase's current share price is HK$182.10. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$29.98. NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.07.

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

HKSE:09999' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.72   Med: 9.03   Max: 21.73
Current: 6.09

During the past years, NetEase's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 21.73. The lowest was 4.72. And the median was 9.03.

HKSE:09999's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.06% of 345 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs HKSE:09999: 6.09

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 Jun. 2026 was HK$10.810. 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 HK$29.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NetEase  (HKSE:09999) 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
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 7.89 8.65 7.64 6.03 6.75

HKSE:09999 vs TTWO, RBLX, PLTK: 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
=182.10/29.98
=6.07

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=10.81/116.0564*116.0564
=10.810

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

NetEase Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 3.241 102.400 3.673
201612 4.098 102.600 4.635
201703 4.630 103.200 5.207
201706 4.622 103.100 5.203
201709 4.473 104.100 4.987
201712 1.769 104.500 1.965
201803 5.318 105.300 5.861
201806 6.055 104.900 6.699
201809 4.662 106.600 5.076
201812 6.999 106.500 7.627
201903 5.220 107.700 5.625
201906 5.048 107.700 5.440
201909 4.948 109.800 5.230
201912 5.360 111.200 5.594
202003 5.764 112.300 5.957
202006 6.065 110.400 6.376
202009 6.188 111.700 6.429
202012 6.868 111.500 7.149
202103 7.197 112.662 7.414
202106 7.323 111.769 7.604
202109 7.955 112.215 8.227
202112 8.981 113.108 9.215
202203 8.758 114.335 8.890
202206 8.213 114.558 8.320
202209 8.293 115.339 8.345
202212 8.661 115.116 8.732
202303 8.760 115.116 8.832
202306 8.084 114.558 8.190
202309 9.002 115.339 9.058
202312 9.125 114.781 9.226
202403 8.977 115.227 9.042
202406 8.460 114.781 8.554
202409 8.951 115.785 8.972
202412 8.908 114.893 8.998
202503 9.640 115.116 9.719
202506 9.484 114.907 9.579
202509 9.614 115.471 9.663
202512 9.428 115.832 9.446
202603 10.764 116.303 10.741
202606 10.810 116.056 10.810

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 6.07 mean?
NetEase (HKSE:09999) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.07 as of Sep. 13, 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 33% below median its historical median of 9.03. 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 #290 out of 345 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is NetEase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
NetEase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.07 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.03. 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 1.28. NetEase's value of 6.07 is 374.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #290 out of 345 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NetEase has a GF Score™ of 99/100 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 TTWO and RBLX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #290 out of 345 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places NetEase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. NetEase's value of 6.07 is 374.2% 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 9.03 vs. the industry median of 1.28, 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 1.28, based on 345 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 6.07 is 374.2% 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 1.28 — 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 6.07, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 9.03. 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 (HKSE:09999) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$198.16, compared to a current price of HK$182.10 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.07, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.03 and 374.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.28. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 (HKSE:09999), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.07 as of Sep. 13, 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 (HKSE:09999) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$182.10 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$198.16. GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09999:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.07 (33% below median its 10-year median of 9.03)
  • GF Value™: HK$198.16 vs. price of HK$182.10 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 374.2% above the Interactive Media median (#290 of 345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09999 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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