Playground Ventures (XCNQ:PLAY) EV-to-FCF: -36.23 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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What is Playground Ventures EV-to-FCF?

Playground Ventures XCNQ:PLAY EV-to-FCF is -36.23 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 337 Interactive Media companies, Playground Ventures ranks worse than 296735.61% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Playground Ventures's Enterprise Value is C$1.70 Mil. Playground Ventures's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was C$-0.05 Mil. Therefore, Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF for today is -36.23.

The historical rank and industry rank for Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

XCNQ:PLAY' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -275.95   Med: -0.47   Max: -0.13
Current: -36.23

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Playground Ventures was -0.13. The lowest was -275.95. And the median was -0.47.

XCNQ:PLAY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 337 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 10.2 vs XCNQ:PLAY: -36.23

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-08), Playground Ventures's stock price is C$0.02. Playground Ventures's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was C$0.000. Therefore, Playground Ventures's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is N/A.


Playground Ventures  (XCNQ:PLAY) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Playground Ventures's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.02/0.000
=N/A

Playground Ventures's share price for today is C$0.02.
Playground Ventures's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.000.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Playground Ventures EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Playground Ventures EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF 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.

Playground Ventures EV-to-FCF Chart

Playground Ventures Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.50 -12.22 -4.92 -11.45 -27.25

Playground Ventures Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.45 -33.95 -24.08 -21.53 -27.25

XCNQ:PLAY vs NTES, EA, TTWO: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


Playground Ventures EV-to-FCF vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Playground Ventures EV-to-FCF Calculation

Playground Ventures's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1.703/-0.047
=-36.23

Playground Ventures's current Enterprise Value is C$1.70 Mil.
Playground Ventures's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-0.05 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -36.23 mean?
Playground Ventures (XCNQ:PLAY) has a EV-to-FCF of -36.23 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Playground Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Playground Ventures ranks #999999 out of 337 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Playground Ventures' EV-to-FCF too high?
Playground Ventures' current EV-to-FCF is -36.23. Based on the distribution chart, Playground Ventures ranks #999999 out of 337 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Playground Ventures' EV-to-FCF compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Playground Ventures ranks #999999 out of 337 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Playground Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Interactive Media companies is 10.20, based on 337 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Playground Ventures and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Playground Ventures's current EV-to-FCF is -36.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Playground Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Playground Ventures (XCNQ:PLAY) has a current EV-to-FCF of -36.23. The current EV-to-FCF is -36.23. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Playground Ventures (XCNQ:PLAY), the current EV-to-FCF is -36.23 as of Aug. 08, 2026. 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.

Playground Ventures Business Description

Address 757 West Hasting Street, Suite 142, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1A1
Playground Ventures Inc is a developer of platforms and video game publisher that publishes video games that the Company either develop internally or engage a video game developer to develop for them.