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GDEV Inc.(GDEV)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.51
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GDEV

11/10/2026: GDEV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

GDEV Inc. is a mobile-first game development company that creates and operates titles like the popular RPG Hero Wars. The company relies on a data-driven approach to user acquisition and live operations to maintain player engagement over time. Its primary growth opportunity lies in scaling its current portfolio and launching new titles, while its main risks involve heavy revenue concentration in a few flagship games and exposure to mobile platform policies. Investors should view this as a higher-risk play within the interactive entertainment sector. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility and competitive intensity of the mobile gaming market.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers potential for growth, but this is tempered by concentration risks in its game portfolio.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is generally tied to clear, consistent growth signals which have been inconsistent for this ticker.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive depending on the cycle, but intrinsic value is hard to assess due to reliance on hit games.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe volatility of the mobile gaming sector and individual stock risks make this inappropriate for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock experiences significant price swings due to the high-beta nature of gaming stocks.
Valuation riskMediumValuations in this sector are highly sensitive to user acquisition cost trends and revenue growth expectations.
Competition risk (Mobile gaming competition)HighThe market is saturated, and the company faces constant pressure from larger, well-funded incumbents.
Business qualityMediumWhile the company has proven live-ops capabilities, the heavy reliance on a few titles creates business model vulnerability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments are provided, offering no income protection during market downturns.
Execution riskMedium / highThe success of the company depends on continuous execution in content creation and marketing ROI.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -48.43%
Avg. Invested days 17
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GDEV receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GDEV has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+171.5%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.2%) are partially offset by slightly negative revenue growth (-3.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GDEV's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.2% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is GDEV's strongest growth driver at +171.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-3.9%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (+3.7%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.1% (soft) and 9.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 86.55% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC 2.06%
AdvisorShares Investments, LLC 0.07%
UBS Group AG 0.02%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 0.01%
Tower Research Capital LLC 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GDEV generates approximately $650 of gross profit, $176 of operating income, and $72 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 7.18%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GDEV has a high-quality profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltSmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 167.43M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 2.25
1Y Target Price 70
Price to earnings Ratio 2.25
1Y Target Price 70
Volume (30-day avg) 2.2K shares
Beta 1.09
52 Weeks Range 8.50 - 25.03
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.50 - 25.03
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.11

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
In-game Purchases and AdvertisingMicrotransactions, subscription-like passes, and in-game ads within Hero Wars and other titles.The company generates revenue by convincing players to spend money within their games to advance or customize their experience.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 2.25
Forward PE 1.68
Enterprise Value 42.79M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value 42.79M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.11
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.5
Shares Outstanding 18.12M
Shares Floating 1.74M
Shares Outstanding 18.12M
Shares Floating 1.74M
Percent Insiders 86.55
Percent Institutions 2.15

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon 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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