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The9 Limited (NCTY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US88337K3023
CUSIP
88337K302
IPO Date
Dec 15, 2004

Highlights

Market Cap
$31.40M
Enterprise Value
$71.35M
EPS (TTM)
$36.11
PE Ratio
0.15
PEG Ratio
0.00
Total Revenue (TTM)
$202.27M
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$25.96M
EBITDA (TTM)
$29.41M
Year Range
$5.00 - $13.59
ROA (TTM)
207.83%
ROE (TTM)
308.81%

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The9 Limited

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The9 Limited, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The9 Limited (NCTY) has returned -13.97% so far this year and -63.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NCTY has returned -38.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


The9 Limited

1D
3.79%
1M
-2.66%
YTD
-13.97%
6M
-48.45%
1Y
-63.49%
3Y*
-11.09%
5Y*
-56.20%
10Y*
-38.75%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

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, your 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%-13.97%
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 1.66%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 16, 2004.

  • This stock participated in 179.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 18.51% 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
1.66%
Beta
0.92
0.03
Upside Capture
18.51%
Downside Capture
179.71%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NCTY ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


NCTY Risk / Return Rank: 99
Overall Rank
NCTY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NCTY Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
Sortino Ratio Rank
NCTY Omega Ratio Rank: 1010
Omega Ratio Rank
NCTY Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
NCTY Martin Ratio Rank: 1313
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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NCTYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.82

0.90

-1.71

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.25

1.39

-2.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.87

1.21

-0.35

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.91

1.40

-2.31

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.34

6.61

-7.95

Explore NCTY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

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%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.97%Jul 16, 20074085Oct 4, 2023
-48.43%Jun 22, 2005114Dec 1, 200580Mar 29, 2006194
-37.8%Dec 31, 200465Apr 5, 200545Jun 8, 2005110
-32.94%Mar 31, 2006129Oct 3, 200659Dec 27, 2006188
-21.13%Feb 15, 200712Mar 5, 200724Apr 9, 200736

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

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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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NCTY, comparing it with other companies in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry. Currently, NCTY has a P/E ratio of 0.2. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NCTY compared to other companies in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry. NCTY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

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 0.6. 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