NETTF (NetEase) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median

NetEase NETTF -0.98% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates NETTF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.76 (Fairly Valued). Among 153 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks worse than 51.63% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NETTF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of NetEase was 0.38. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.27.

NETTF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.63% of 153 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs NETTF: 0.38

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of NetEase is 2.49%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of NetEase was 3.32%. The lowest was 0.62%. And the median was 1.35%.

NetEase's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.23.

During the past 12 months, NetEase's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NetEase was 42.30% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 21.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

NetEase (OTCPK:NETTF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

NetEase Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

NetEase Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NetEase Annual Data

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.81	0.38	0.28	0.37	0.46

NETTF vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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NetEase Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.621	/	1.647
	=	0.38

NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.233	/	0.506
	=	0.46

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 mean?

NetEase (NETTF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #79 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.

Is NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

NetEase's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.38. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. NetEase's value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #79 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NetEase has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does NetEase's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EA and TTWO?

According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #79 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places NetEase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. NetEase's value of 0.46 is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, NetEase's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Interactive Media company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NetEase's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 24.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetEase's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. 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 (NETTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.76, compared to a current price of $24.26 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 24.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (NETTF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Mar. 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 (NETTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.26 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.76. GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NETTF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (70% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $24.76 vs. price of $24.26 (2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 94/100
Industry Position: 24.3% above the Interactive Media median (#79 of 153)

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

NetEase Business Description

Industry Communication Services Interactive Media

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

Website https://ir.netease.com

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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