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PlaySide StudiosASX:PLY -4.35%27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLY with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Interactive Media companies, PlaySide Studios ranks better than 99.76% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for PlaySide Studios's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.12
Current: 0.01
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PlaySide Studios was 0.12. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.04.
ASX:PLY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.76% of 413
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.13
vs ASX:PLY: 0.01
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
PlaySide Studios Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PlaySide Studios Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PlaySide Studios's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:PLY vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, PlaySide Studios's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PlaySide Studios Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, PlaySide Studios's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PlaySide Studios's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PlaySide Studios and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, PlaySide Studios' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, PlaySide Studios ranks #1 out of 413 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is PlaySide Studios' Debt-to-Equity too high?
PlaySide Studios' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.12. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. PlaySide Studios' value of 0.01 is 92.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PlaySide Studios ranks #1 out of 413 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PlaySide Studios has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PlaySide Studios' Debt-to-Equity compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, PlaySide Studios ranks #1 out of 413 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PlaySide Studios in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. PlaySide Studios' value of 0.01 is 92.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PlaySide Studios' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.13, PlaySide Studios has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.13, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PlaySide Studios's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 92.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PlaySide Studios and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PlaySide Studios's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PlaySide Studios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.45, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 75.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 92.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. PlaySide Studios' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlaySide Studios stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 75.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.45.
GuruFocus considers PlaySide Studios to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: A$0.45 vs. price of A$0.11 (75.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% below the Interactive Media median (#1 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PlaySide Studios Ltd is a video game developer in Australia. The company delivers games across four platforms: Mobile, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and PC. Some of its games include Ghost Pop, Flush Force, Defend the Bits, Dumb Ways to Dash, and many others. The company has one reportable segment, the development and monetization of mobile, PC, and console video games.
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