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ISIN
US88337K3023
CUSIP
88337K302
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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The9 Limited

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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.94%-10.78%-2.66%-1.46%-2.59%-4.56%-21.19%
20257.36%-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%
2023146.91%-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%
2021334.46%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
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.


NCTY Risk / Return Rank: 2222
Overall Rank
NCTY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2020
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NCTY Sortino Ratio Rank: 2424
Sortino Ratio Rank
NCTY Omega Ratio Rank: 2525
Omega Ratio Rank
NCTY Calmar Ratio Rank: 2020
Calmar Ratio Rank
NCTY Martin Ratio Rank: 2222
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


NCTYBenchmarkDifference
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


The9 Limited doesn't pay dividends

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 12d3mo 28d
9mo 10dJun 2005 - Mar 2006
2005 bear market2005
-37.80%Apr 2005
3mo 5d2mo 4d
5mo 9dDec 2004 - Jun 2005
2006 bear market2006
-32.94%Oct 2006
6mo 6d2mo 25d
9mo 1dMar 2006 - Dec 2006
2007 bear market2007
-21.13%Mar 2007
18d1mo 5d
1mo 23dFeb 2007 - Apr 2007

Drawdown Indicators


NCTYBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest 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 Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-99.96%

-3.21%

-96.75%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-82.99%

-10.71%

-72.28%

Ulcer Index

Depth 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.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

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.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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