(PLTK) Playtika Holding - Overview
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.301m USD | Total Return: -14.3% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 4.01M
Qual. Beats: 0
Rev. Trend: 82.6%
Qual. Beats: 2
Warnings
Negative Equity with losses - insolvent profile
High Debt/EBITDA (6.1) with thin interest coverage (-0.3)
Interest Coverage Ratio -0.3 is critical
Altman Z'' -1.26 < 1.0 - financial distress zone
Choppy
Tailwinds
Confidence
Playtika Holding Corp. (PLTK) is an Israel-based developer and publisher of mobile games, specializing in casual and social casino-themed titles. The company utilizes a multi-channel distribution strategy, reaching users through major mobile app stores, web platforms, and its proprietary direct-to-consumer infrastructure.
The business model relies heavily on the freemium structure, where games are free to download but generate revenue through high-frequency in-app purchases and loyalty programs. This sector is characterized by high user acquisition costs and a reliance on data analytics to maximize player lifetime value.
For a deeper look into the companys financial health and valuation metrics, consider reviewing the detailed data on ValueRay. Playtika operates as a subsidiary of Playtika Holding UK II Limited and maintains a global footprint across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
- Direct-to-consumer platform growth improves operating margins by bypassing app store fees
- Strategic acquisitions drive inorganic revenue growth and portfolio diversification
- High player concentration in social casino games increases regulatory and legal risks
- Marketing spend efficiency determines user acquisition costs and long-term retention rates
- Macroeconomic shifts impact discretionary consumer spending on in-app virtual currency purchases
| Net Income: -294.5m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.15 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 3.73 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 5.90% < 20% (prev 14.19%; Δ -8.29% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 > 3% & CFO 593.2m > Net Income -294.5m |
| Net Debt (1.87b) to EBITDA (306.3m): 6.12 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 1.18 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (378.3m) vs 12m ago 0.61% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 73.04% > 18% (prev 0.73%; Δ 7.23k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 76.94% > 50% (prev 72.81%; Δ 4.13% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: -0.27 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 306.3m / Interest Expense TTM 142.7m) |
| A: 0.04 (Total Current Assets 1.07b - Total Current Liabilities 904.1m) / Total Assets 3.69b |
| B: -0.35 (Retained Earnings -1.31b / Total Assets 3.69b) |
| C: -0.01 (EBIT TTM -38.3m / Avg Total Assets 3.63b) |
| D: -0.31 (Book Value of Equity -1.30b / Total Liabilities 4.15b) |
| Altman-Z'' = -1.26 = CCC |
| DSRI: 0.89 (Receivables 183.7m/192.8m, Revenue 2.79b/2.60b) |
| GMI: 0.99 (GM 73.04% / 72.64%) |
| AQI: 0.92 (AQ_t 0.65 / AQ_t-1 0.70) |
| SGI: 1.07 (Revenue 2.79b / 2.60b) |
| TATA: -0.24 (NI -294.5m - CFO 593.2m) / TA 3.69b) |
| Beneish M = -3.36 (Cap -4..+1) = AA |
As of May 31, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 3.77 with a total of 2,218,403 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +9.28%,
over one month by +8.02%,
over three months by +22.01% and
over the past year by -14.34%.
Playtika Holding has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.77. Therefore, it is recommended to hold PLTK.
- StrongBuy: 5
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
| Analysts Target Price | 5 | 32.6% |
P/E Forward = 6.5963
P/S = 0.4656
P/EG = 1.5188
Revenue TTM = 2.79b USD
EBIT TTM = -38.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 306.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.38b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 36.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.65b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 133.7m
Net Debt = 1.87b USD (calculated: Debt 2.65b - CCE 780.7m)
Enterprise Value = 3.17b USD (1.30b + Debt 2.65b - CCE 780.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.27 (Ebit TTM -38.3m / Interest Expense TTM 142.7m)
EV/FCF = 5.66x (Enterprise Value 3.17b / FCF TTM 560.6m)
FCF Yield = 17.66% (FCF TTM 560.6m / Enterprise Value 3.17b)
FCF Margin = 20.06% (FCF TTM 560.6m / Revenue TTM 2.79b)
Net Margin = -10.54% (Net Income TTM -294.5m / Revenue TTM 2.79b)
Gross Margin = 73.04% ((Revenue TTM 2.79b - Cost of Revenue TTM 753.3m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 74.19% (prev 72.47%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.86 (Enterprise Value 3.17b / Total Assets 3.69b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 5.38% (Interest Expense 142.7m / Debt 2.65b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = -30.3m (EBIT -38.3m * (1 - 21.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 1.18 (Total Current Assets 1.07b / Total Current Liabilities 904.1m)
Debt / Equity = -5.73 (negative equity) (Debt 2.65b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter -463.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.12 (Net Debt 1.87b / EBITDA 306.3m)
Debt / FCF = 3.34 (Net Debt 1.87b / FCF TTM 560.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -259.3m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -8.11% (Net Income -294.5m / Total Assets 3.69b)
RoE = -28.06% (Net Income TTM -294.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.05b)
RoCE = -1.12% (EBIT -38.3m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.05b + L.T.Debt 2.38b))
RoIC = -1.07% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -30.3m / Invested Capital 2.82b)
WACC = 6.37% (E(1.30b)/V(3.95b) * Re(10.71%) + D(2.65b)/V(3.95b) * Rd(5.38%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 10.71% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 60.0 | Cagr: 1.20%
[DCF] Terminal Value 77.97% ; FCFF base≈500.6m ; Y1≈573.8m ; Y5≈844.5m
[DCF] Fair Price = 28.49 (EV 12.7b - Net Debt 1.87b = Equity 10.8b / Shares 380.4m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: N/A | SUE: 0.00 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 82.56 | Revenue CAGR: 3.20% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 2
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.18 | Chg30d=+56.05% | Revisions=+60% | Analysts=10
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.28 | Chg30d=+3.70% | Revisions=+20% | Analysts=2
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=0.85 | Chg30d=+15.20% | Revisions=+20% | GrowthEPS=+35.6% | GrowthRev=+2.1%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=0.96 | Chg30d=-2.87% | Revisions=+33% | GrowthEPS=+13.0% | GrowthRev=+1.7%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +60%