NetEase has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
NetEase has no long-term debt (1).
NetEase's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
As of today, NetEase's Altman Z-Score is 7.02.
(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
NetEase has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.
NetEase Financial Strength Related Terms
NETTF vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NetEase's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's Financial Strength falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. NetEase Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
NetEase's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
NetEase has a Z-score of 7.02, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 7.02 is strong.
* 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 (NETTF) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, NetEase's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is NetEase's Financial Strength too high?
NetEase's current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to EA and TTWO?
NetEase's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, NetEase's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Interactive Media company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. NetEase's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $23.59, compared to a current price of $24.26 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (NETTF), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.26 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.59.
GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NETTF:
Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: $23.59 vs. price of $24.26 (2.8% above fair value)
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.
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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