- ISIN
- US88337K3023
- CUSIP
- 88337K302
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
- IPO Date
- Dec 15, 2004
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $76.43M
- Enterprise Value
- $134.10M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$44.86
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $218.97M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $69.18K
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$406.31M
- Year Range
- $4.20 - $11.60
- ROA (TTM)
- -553.26%
- ROE (TTM)
- -1,246.30%
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Performance
NCTY Performance Chart
The9 Limited (NCTY) is down 21.2% since the beginning of the year. At $5 per share, NCTY is trading 56.7% below its 52-week high of $12. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NCTY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $36.
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Returns By Period
The9 Limited (NCTY) has returned -21.19% so far this year and -37.09% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NCTY has returned -37.15% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
The9 Limited
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- -5.46%
- YTD
- -21.19%
- 6M
- -30.47%
- 1Y
- -37.09%
- 3Y*
- -13.84%
- 5Y*
- -48.53%
- 10Y*
- -37.15%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
NCTY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 2004, NCTY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Jan 2021 with a return of +334.5%, while the worst month was May 2021 at -48.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 14 months.
On a daily basis, NCTY closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 4, 2021 with a return of +87.0%, while the worst single day was Sep 30, 2020 at -39.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.94% | -10.78% | -2.66% | -1.46% | -2.59% | -4.56% | -21.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.36% | -27.74% | 33.07% | -16.86% | -25.00% | -16.88% | 10.80% | 6.21% | 16.11% | -9.88% | -25.16% | -11.16% | -56.19% |
| 2024 | -28.42% | 1.47% | 24.82% | 2.80% | 0.68% | 24.23% | -10.19% | -9.44% | -4.97% | 22.86% | 77.93% | -1.42% | 94.13% |
| 2023 | 146.91% | -22.86% | -27.81% | 10.51% | -25.71% | 16.77% | 31.50% | -18.36% | -15.49% | -22.20% | 57.73% | -9.98% | 32.10% |
| 2022 | -34.03% | -10.63% | -24.56% | -20.47% | -29.11% | -0.00% | -10.12% | -19.21% | -19.97% | -20.67% | -7.05% | -21.25% | -91.54% |
| 2021 | 334.46% | 112.55% | -4.56% | -26.35% | -48.91% | 21.47% | -21.39% | 40.14% | -34.37% | 9.12% | -11.20% | -32.93% | 89.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
The9 Limited has an annualized alpha of 1.40%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2004.
- This stock participated in 179.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 18.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.40%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 18.91%
- Downside Capture
- 179.55%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NCTY ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The9 Limited (NCTY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NCTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.32 | -0.36 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.60 | 2.46 | -3.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.97 | 10.92 | -11.89 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The9 Limited. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The9 Limited was 99.97%, occurring on Oct 4, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current The9 Limited drawdown is 99.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -99.97%Oct 2023 | 16y 2mo | — | 18y 11moJul 2007 - now |
2005 bear market2005 | -48.43%Dec 2005 | 5mo 12d | 3mo 28d | 9mo 10dJun 2005 - Mar 2006 |
2005 bear market2005 | -37.80%Apr 2005 | 3mo 5d | 2mo 4d | 5mo 9dDec 2004 - Jun 2005 |
2006 bear market2006 | -32.94%Oct 2006 | 6mo 6d | 2mo 25d | 9mo 1dMar 2006 - Dec 2006 |
2007 bear market2007 | -21.13%Mar 2007 | 18d | 1mo 5d | 1mo 23dFeb 2007 - Apr 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NCTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.97% | -56.78% | -43.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -61.94% | -9.10% | -52.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -77.11% | -18.90% | -58.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -97.89% | -25.43% | -72.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -99.57% | -33.92% | -65.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.96% | -3.21% | -96.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -82.99% | -10.71% | -72.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 38.33% | 2.04% | +36.29% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The9 Limited over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The9 Limited is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NCTY relative to other companies in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry. Currently, NCTY has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NCTY in comparison with other companies in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry. Currently, NCTY has a P/B value of 2.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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