NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) Tax Expense: HK$-740 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:09899 NetEase Cloud Music Inc HKSE:09899
72 GF Score
Price HK$127.40
GF Value HK$108.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is NetEase Cloud Music Tax Expense?

NetEase Cloud Music HKSE:09899 -3.34% 72 Tax Expense is HK$-740 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09899 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$108.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

NetEase Cloud Music's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$150 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-740 Mil.


NetEase Cloud Music  (HKSE:09899) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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NetEase Cloud Music Tax Expense Historical Data

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NetEase Cloud Music Tax Expense Chart

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NetEase Cloud Music Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-740 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of HK$-740 Mil mean?
NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) has a Tax Expense of HK$-740 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on NetEase Cloud Music and its competitors.
Is NetEase Cloud Music's Tax Expense too high?
NetEase Cloud Music's current Tax Expense is HK$-740 Mil. Overall, NetEase Cloud Music has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetEase Cloud Music's Tax Expense compare to GOOGL and META?
NetEase Cloud Music's Tax Expense of HK$-740 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for an Interactive Media company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on NetEase Cloud Music and its competitors. NetEase Cloud Music's current Tax Expense is HK$-740 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetEase Cloud Music stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$108.18, compared to a current price of HK$127.40 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is HK$-740 Mil. NetEase Cloud Music's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase Cloud Music (HKSE:09899), the current Tax Expense is HK$-740 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cloud Music (HKSE:09899) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase Cloud Music stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$127.40 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$108.18. GuruFocus considers NetEase Cloud Music to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09899:

  • Tax Expense: HK$-740 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$108.18 vs. price of HK$127.40 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NetEase Cloud Music Business Description

Address No. 353 Benjing Avenue, Room 1201, Block A, Hangzhou International Expo Center, Qianjiang Century City, Xiaoshan District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN
NetEase Cloud Music is China's second-largest music streaming platform, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of NetEase. NetEase remains the controlling shareholder with a 59.4% stake. The company is headquartered in Hangzhou.The platform's business model revolves around a core music streaming service sold on a subscription basis, paired with a live streaming service where users purchase virtual items and gift them to performers.
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