NetEaseNETTF -0.98%93 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NETTF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.59 (Fairly Valued). Among 432 Interactive Media companies, NetEase ranks better than 73.61% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. NetEase's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NetEase's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NETTF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.8 Med: -0.15 Max: 37.6
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, NetEase's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 37.60%. The lowest was -60.80%. And the median was -0.15%.
NETTF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.61% of 432
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.15
vs NETTF: 0.30
NetEase (OTCPK:NETTF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
NetEase 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NETTF vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NetEase's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 mean?
NetEase (NETTF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for NetEase and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #114 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is NetEase's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
NetEase's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, NetEase ranks #114 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EA and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NetEase ranks #114 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts NetEase in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for NetEase and its competitors. NetEase's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (NETTF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
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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