PlayWay (WAR:PLW) Interest Coverage: 226.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Below Median


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What is PlayWay Interest Coverage?

PlayWay WAR:PLW -0.81% 85 Interest Coverage is 226.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 981.67. GuruFocus rates WAR:PLW with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of zł325.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, PlayWay ranks worse than 62.66% 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. PlayWay's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł42.3 Mil. PlayWay's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-0.2 Mil. PlayWay's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 226.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

WAR:PLW' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.56   Med: 981.67   Max: 7496
Current: 19.56


WAR:PLW's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
62.66% of 316 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.305 vs WAR:PLW: 19.56

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


PlayWay  (WAR:PLW) 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 .


PlayWay Interest Coverage Related Terms


PlayWay Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PlayWay'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.

PlayWay Interest Coverage Chart

PlayWay Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,595.51 1,509.09 615.28 298.32 710.83

PlayWay Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage 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 0.00 9.26 11.92 15.84 226.35

WAR:PLW vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, PlayWay'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.


PlayWay Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PlayWay's Interest Coverage falls into.


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PlayWay 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.

PlayWay's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, PlayWay's Interest Expense was zł-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł186.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł1.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-1*186.949/-0.263
=710.83

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PlayWay's Interest Expense was zł-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was zł42.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł5.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*42.327/-0.187
=226.35

* 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 226.35 mean?
PlayWay (WAR:PLW) has a Interest Coverage of 226.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PlayWay and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 981.67. Over the past decade, PlayWay's Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.56 to 7,496.00. According to the industry distribution chart, PlayWay ranks #198 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is PlayWay's Interest Coverage too high?
PlayWay's current Interest Coverage of 226.35 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 981.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.56 to a high of 7,496.00. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. PlayWay's value of 226.35 is 490.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PlayWay ranks #198 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PlayWay has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PlayWay's Interest Coverage compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, PlayWay ranks #198 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PlayWay in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. PlayWay's value of 226.35 is 490.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PlayWay's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.56 to 7,496.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 981.67 vs. the industry median of 38.31, PlayWay 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. PlayWay's current Interest Coverage of 226.35 is 490.9% 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 PlayWay 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. PlayWay's current Interest Coverage is 226.35, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 981.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PlayWay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlayWay (WAR:PLW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł325.32, compared to a current price of zł244.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 226.35, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 981.67 and 490.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 38.31. PlayWay's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 PlayWay (WAR:PLW), the current Interest Coverage is 226.35 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 PlayWay (WAR:PLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlayWay stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł244.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł325.32. GuruFocus considers PlayWay to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PLW:

  • Interest Coverage: 226.35 (77% below median its 10-year median of 981.67)
  • GF Value™: zł325.32 vs. price of zł244.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 490.9% above the Interactive Media median (#198 of 316)

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


PlayWay Business Description

Other Exchanges 6P5:Germany
Address ul. Minsk, 69, Warsaw, POL, 03-828
PlayWay SA is a producer and publisher of computer and mobile games in Poland. The company provides with various games including Out of Reach: Treasure Royale, Car Manufacture, Schizm 3: Nemezis And Split among others.
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