PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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What is PlaySide Studios Financial Strength?

PlaySide Studios ASX:PLY +4.76% 19 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLY with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

PlaySide Studios has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PlaySide Studios did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. PlaySide Studios's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.02. As of today, PlaySide Studios's Altman Z-Score is 1.86.


PlaySide Studios  (ASX:PLY) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PlaySide Studios has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


PlaySide Studios Financial Strength Related Terms


ASX:PLY vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, PlaySide Studios's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, PlaySide Studios's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PlaySide Studios's Financial Strength falls into.


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PlaySide Studios Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

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

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:

PlaySide Studios's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.06 Mil.

PlaySide Studios's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

PlaySide Studios did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

PlaySide Studios's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.649 + 0.059) / 40.812
=0.02

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

PlaySide Studios has a Z-score of 1.86, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that PlaySide Studios is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.86 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PlaySide Studios and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, PlaySide Studios' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is PlaySide Studios' Financial Strength too high?
PlaySide Studios' current Financial Strength of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, PlaySide Studios has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PlaySide Studios' Financial Strength compare to NTES and EA?
PlaySide Studios' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, PlaySide Studios' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Interactive Media company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PlaySide Studios and its competitors. PlaySide Studios's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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$0.44, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. PlaySide Studios' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY), the current Financial Strength is 6 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% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.44. GuruFocus considers PlaySide Studios to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PLY:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: A$0.44 vs. price of A$0.11 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 75 Crockford Street, Level 1, Port Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3207
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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