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META vs. NTES: Meta Platforms vs. NetEase Stock Comparison

This page compares Meta Platforms (META) with NetEase (NTES) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

META
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
1-Year Return-17.97%-2.91%

Risk

Drawdown

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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Meta Platforms (META) is heavily traded at around 17.05M shares per day, whereas NetEase (NTES) sees a more moderate 853.55K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
1-Year Volatility35.59%29.37%
Beta1.250.71
3-Month Avg. Volume17.05M853.55K

Company Profile

Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but META is classified in Interactive Media & Services while NTES is classified in Entertainment.

Meta Platforms (META) trades as ordinary local shares, while NetEase (NTES) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
Profile ItemMETANTES
NameMeta Platforms Inc Class ANetEase, Inc. American Depositary Receipt
Country/RegionUnited StatesChina
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupMedia & EntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & ServicesEntertainment
GICS Sub-IndustryInteractive Media & ServicesInteractive Home Entertainment
Market Capitalization1,439.24 billion USD80.61 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMay 18, 2012June 30, 2000
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Meta Platforms (META) at 20.62 and NetEase (NTES) at 16.11 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

20.62

Max
71.35
Q3
37.05
Median
21.91
META
20.62
Q1
11.66
Min
1.74

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

16.11

Max
71.35
Q3
37.05
Median
21.91
NTES
16.11
Q1
11.66
Min
1.74
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

NetEase (NTES) at 0.70 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Meta Platforms (META) at 6.70 sits in the pricier quartile — META costs more per dollar of sales.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

6.70

Max
8.58
META
6.70
Q3
3.91
Median
1.48
Q1
0.55
Min
0.00

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.70

Max
8.58
Q3
3.91
Median
1.48
NTES
0.70
Q1
0.55
Min
0.00
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Meta Platforms (META) at 5.91 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and NetEase (NTES) at 16.55 prices even higher, above its industry range.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

5.91

Max
11.21
META
5.91
Q3
5.56
Median
1.93
Q1
0.82
Min
-2.89

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

16.55

NTES
16.55
Max
11.21
Q3
5.56
Median
1.93
Q1
0.82
Min
-2.89
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.6216.11
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.700.70
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.9116.55
Free Cash Flow Yield1.78%42.36%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Meta Platforms (META) at 32.93% and NetEase (NTES) at 22.13% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

32.93%

Max
46.65%
META
32.93%
Q3
16.35%
Median
6.52%
Q1
-4.21%
Min
-29.59%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

22.13%

Max
46.65%
NTES
22.13%
Q3
16.35%
Median
6.52%
Q1
-4.21%
Min
-29.59%
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their ROE against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Meta Platforms (META) at 32.84% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and NetEase (NTES) at 29.84% also retains a top-quartile share.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

32.84%

META
32.84%
Max
30.77%
Q3
10.51%
Median
3.81%
Q1
-3.12%
Min
-20.69%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

29.84%

Max
30.77%
NTES
29.84%
Q3
10.51%
Median
3.81%
Q1
-3.12%
Min
-20.69%
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their net margin against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Meta Platforms (META) at 40.62% and NetEase (NTES) at 41.37% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

40.62%

Max
41.37%
META
40.62%
Q3
16.41%
Median
8.47%
Q1
-3.09%
Min
-26.23%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

41.37%

NTES
41.37%
Max
41.37%
Q3
16.41%
Median
8.47%
Q1
-3.09%
Min
-26.23%
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their operating margin against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
Return on Equity (TTM)32.93%22.13%
Return on Assets (TTM)16.40%11.00%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)32.84%29.84%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)40.62%41.37%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)81.94%65.69%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
1-Year Revenue Growth22.17%6.96%
3-Year Revenue CAGR19.89%5.29%

EPS Growth

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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
1-Year EPS Growth-1.55%14.04%
3-Year EPS CAGR39.84%19.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Meta Platforms (META) at 2.35 and NetEase (NTES) at 3.29 post current ratio above their industries’ typical mid-ranges — short-term liquidity appears comfortable, though unusually high readings can point to idle current assets.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

2.35

Max
4.23
META
2.35
Q3
2.26
Median
1.36
Q1
0.89
Min
0.31

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

3.29

Max
4.23
NTES
3.29
Q3
2.26
Median
1.36
Q1
0.89
Min
0.31
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their current ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

NetEase (NTES) at 0.06 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Meta Platforms (META) at 0.36 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.36

Max
2.46
Q3
1.30
Median
0.54
META
0.36
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.06

Max
2.46
Q3
1.30
Median
0.54
Q1
0.17
NTES
0.06
Min
0.00
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.353.29
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.360.06
Net Debt / EBITDA0.05-3.97

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

NetEase (NTES) at 2.40% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Meta Platforms (META) at 0.37% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, NTES the richer one.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.37%

Max
2.67%
Q3
1.17%
META
0.37%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

2.40%

Max
2.67%
NTES
2.40%
Q3
1.17%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Meta Platforms (META) at 7.64% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while NetEase (NTES) at 39.66% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

META

Media & Entertainment industry group

7.64%

Max
57.34%
Q3
24.40%
META
7.64%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NTES

Media & Entertainment industry group

39.66%

Max
57.34%
NTES
39.66%
Q3
24.40%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Meta Platforms (META) vs. NetEase (NTES): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Media & Entertainment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Meta Platforms (META) and NetEase (NTES)
MetricMETANTES
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.37%2.40%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)7.64%39.66%