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Doubledown Interactive Co Ltd(DDI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DDI
10/27/2026: DDI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
DoubleDown Interactive is a specialized developer of social casino-style mobile games. The company is known for its flagship product, DoubleDown Casino, which maintains a loyal, high-value player base and delivers solid, consistent profit margins. Its primary investment story hinges on operational efficiency and potential diversification through strategic acquisitions in the broader gaming space. However, the company faces risks from heavy reliance on a single core product, increasing competition, and regulatory scrutiny surrounding virtual currency gaming. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors who prioritize cash flow stability and can tolerate the sector-specific risks of mobile gaming and evolving digital platform policies.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers stable cash flows but lacks the rapid, high-double-digit growth profile typical of aggressive growth stocks. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks the high-volatility, high-volume trading patterns typically required by pure momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | With healthy cash flow and often conservative valuation metrics, the stock may appeal to value investors looking for profitable, established gaming businesses. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | While dividend-paying, the gaming industry's inherent volatility makes long-term income consistency less certain than utilities or consumer staples. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The gaming sector is inherently susceptible to regulatory and platform-policy risks, making it unsuitable for strictly low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Small-cap mobile gaming stocks are subject to sector sentiment swings and market reaction to quarterly results. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuations are sensitive to growth expectations, which can be affected by changes in user acquisition efficiency. |
| Competition risk (Mobile gaming dominance) | High | The sector is saturated with large players like Playtika and Zynga, making it difficult to capture new market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies on a few core titles, creating high-quality cash flows but significant concentration risk. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividend sustainability depends on cyclical gaming revenue and is not as predictable as blue-chip income stocks. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends heavily on product updates and the ability to navigate changing platform policies. |
Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -55.71% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 674.92M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.4 | 1Y Target Price 18.05 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.4 | 1Y Target Price 18.05 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 155.0K shares | Beta 1.04 | 52 Weeks Range 8.10 - 14.30 | Updated Date 10/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 8.10 - 14.30 | Updated Date 10/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.52 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Social Casino In-App Purchases | Revenue from the sale of virtual currency and digital items within DoubleDown Casino and other titles. | The company makes money by selling 'fun' virtual coins to players, similar to an arcade but on mobile devices. |
| Advertising | Revenue generated from serving third-party advertisements within the games to non-paying users. | Even if you don't buy coins, the company generates revenue by showing ads while you play. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.4 | Forward PE 5.06 | Enterprise Value 140.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.78 |
Enterprise Value 140.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.78 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.83 | Shares Outstanding 49.55M | Shares Floating 16.07M |
Shares Outstanding 49.55M | Shares Floating 16.07M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.53 | Percent Institutions 22.66 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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