DDI (DoubleDown Interactive Co) Interest Coverage: 58.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


DDI DoubleDown Interactive Co Ltd DDI
77 GF Score
Price $11.44
GF Value $10.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DoubleDown Interactive Co Interest Coverage?

DoubleDown Interactive Co DDI +1.33% 77 Interest Coverage is 58.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 52.12. GuruFocus rates DDI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, DoubleDown Interactive Co ranks better than 66.46% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. DoubleDown Interactive Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.4 Mil. DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.6 Mil. DoubleDown Interactive Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.33. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. DoubleDown Interactive Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

DDI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81   Med: 52.12   Max: 134.96
Current: 134.96


DDI's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.46% of 316 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.305 vs DDI: 134.96

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


DoubleDown Interactive Co  (NAS:DDI) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


DoubleDown Interactive Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


DoubleDown Interactive Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

DoubleDown Interactive Co Interest Coverage Chart

DoubleDown Interactive Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 50.84 53.40 58.21 66.71 70.96

DoubleDown Interactive Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DDI vs GRVY, SOHU, GDEV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.


DoubleDown Interactive Co Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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DoubleDown Interactive Co Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Expense was $-1.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was $134.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*134.893/-1.901
=70.96

DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Expense was $-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was $35.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*35.406/-0.607
=58.33

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 58.33 mean?
DoubleDown Interactive Co (DDI) has a Interest Coverage of 58.33 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DoubleDown Interactive Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 52.12. Over the past decade, DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.81 to 134.96. According to the industry distribution chart, DoubleDown Interactive Co ranks #106 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage too high?
DoubleDown Interactive Co's current Interest Coverage of 58.33 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 52.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 134.96. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. DoubleDown Interactive Co's value of 58.33 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DoubleDown Interactive Co ranks #106 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DoubleDown Interactive Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DoubleDown Interactive Co's Interest Coverage compare to GRVY and SOHU?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, DoubleDown Interactive Co ranks #106 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts DoubleDown Interactive Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. DoubleDown Interactive Co's value of 58.33 is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DoubleDown Interactive Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.81 to 134.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.12 vs. the industry median of 38.31, DoubleDown Interactive Co has consistently been above 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 Interest Coverage for an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.31, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DoubleDown Interactive Co's current Interest Coverage of 58.33 is 52.3% above 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DoubleDown Interactive Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DoubleDown Interactive Co's current Interest Coverage is 58.33, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 52.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DoubleDown Interactive Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoubleDown Interactive Co (DDI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.82, compared to a current price of $11.44 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 58.33, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 52.12 and 52.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 38.31. DoubleDown Interactive Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DoubleDown Interactive Co (DDI), the current Interest Coverage is 58.33 as of Mar. 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.

Is DoubleDown Interactive Co (DDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoubleDown Interactive Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.44 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.82. GuruFocus considers DoubleDown Interactive Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DDI:

  • Interest Coverage: 58.33 (12% above median its 10-year median of 52.12)
  • GF Value™: $10.82 vs. price of $11.44 (5.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.3% above the Interactive Media median (#106 of 316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DoubleDown Interactive Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DDI:Germany
Address 152, Teheran-ro Gangnam-gu, 13th Floor, Gangnam Finance Center, Seoul, KOR, 06236
DoubleDown Interactive Co Ltd is a developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms. The company is the creator of multi-format interactive entertainment experiences for casual players. The company's operating segments include the social casino games segment and the iGaming segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from social casino games. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, while it also has its presence in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and International-Other. The games offered by the company are: Doubledown Casion, Doubledown Fortknox, and Doubledown Classic Slots.
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