NEXON (NEXOF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NEXON Co., Ltd. is a pioneering video game publisher and developer known for its focus on online multiplayer games using a free-to-play business model. Founded in Seoul in 1994 by entrepreneur Kim Jung-ju, NEXON quickly established itself as an innovator in the interactive entertainment industry. The company has built a reputation for creating immersive virtual worlds that attract millions of players worldwide, supported by recurring in-game purchases for cosmetic items, expansions and convenience features.

Among NEXON’s best-known titles are MapleStory, an anime-styled massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that debuted in 2003, and Dungeon & Fighter, a side-scrolling action RPG launched in 2005. Over the years, NEXON has expanded its portfolio to include mobile adaptations, such as MapleStory M and V4, as well as new franchises like KartRider: Drift. The company also operates a proprietary digital distribution platform, the NEXON Launcher, which offers both its own games and select titles from third-party developers.

Headquartered in Tokyo and Seoul, NEXON maintains a global footprint with regional offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Its development studios and publishing arms collaborate across borders to tailor content to diverse markets, leveraging localized events, live-service updates and community engagement initiatives. This geographic reach and operational structure have enabled NEXON to sustain long-running live games while accelerating the launch of new projects.

Since 2008, NEXON has been led by President and Chief Executive Officer Owen Mahoney, under whose tenure the company has emphasized digital distribution, mobile expansion and strategic investments in emerging gaming technologies. While continuing to support its flagship franchises, NEXON also seeks to nurture indie developers and explore opportunities in esports, virtual reality and blockchain-enabled gaming ecosystems.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.33 to $18.33
• 50-Day Range: $18.33 to $20.80
• 52-Week Range: $11.29 to $21.50
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 3,050 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.28
• Dividend Yield: 43.56%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

NEXON Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NEXON scored higher than 9% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for NEXON.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NEXON is 0.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.39.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NEXON is 0.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 364.88.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NEXON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 130.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NEXON has recently decreased by 20.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

NEXON has a dividend yield of 0.73%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

NEXON does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of NEXON is 12.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NEXON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 130.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NEXON has recently decreased by 20.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.21

News Sentiment

NEXON has a news sentiment score of 0.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for NEXON this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NEXON insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 11.05% of the stock of NEXON is held by institutions.

NEXOF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NEXOF shares performed this year?

NEXON's stock was trading at $15.1306 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, NEXOF shares have increased by 21.1% and is now trading at $18.33.

How do I buy shares of NEXON?

Shares of NEXOF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:NEXOF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.nexon.co.jp
• Phone: (136) 629-5318
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 8,231
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.28
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A