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Playtika Holding Corp(PLTK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.06
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PLTK

10/23/2026: PLTK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Playtika Holding Corp is a prominent mobile gaming company recognized for its data-driven approach to operating social casino and casual game titles. The company excels at monetizing established evergreen games, which provides consistent cash flow and supports its dividend program. Its primary growth strategy involves diversifying its portfolio through strategic acquisitions of casual gaming studios. However, Playtika faces risks related to market saturation, platform privacy changes, and heavy competition in the mobile space. It may be well-suited for value-oriented or income-focused investors who prioritize stable cash generation, though monitoring new game development and the regulatory environment is crucial for assessing its long-term potential.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth has moderated as the company's core titles reach maturity, requiring new hits to drive significant expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has not consistently demonstrated strong upward momentum, often trading based on company-specific fundamentals rather than broader sector trends.
Value investorStrong fitThe company trades at relatively low valuation multiples relative to its cash flow generation and dividend payout profile.
Dividend investorStrong fitPlaytika's reliable cash flows support a stable and attractive dividend for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile cash flow is stable, the regulatory and platform-dependency risks inherent to the mobile gaming sector create moderate volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is subject to fluctuations based on quarterly game performance and broader gaming sector sentiment.
Valuation riskLowCurrent valuation levels appear grounded relative to the company's strong cash-generative capabilities.
Competition risk (Mobile gaming saturation)HighIntense competition for user attention and rising ad costs make it difficult to scale new game titles effectively.
Business qualityMediumWhile the core titles are highly profitable, the long-term sustainability depends on continuous live-ops innovation.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is supported by consistent operating cash flows, reducing income risk for investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating acquisitions and launching new hits is critical to maintaining future growth.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -41.24%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PLTK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PLTK has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 19.3%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-227.3%), moderate revenue growth (+8.1%), weak profitability (net margin -7.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PLTK's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (19.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PLTK's strongest growth driver at +18.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-227.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 16.0% (soft) and 20.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 85.55% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 1.57%
Two Sigma Investments LLC 1.13%
LSV Asset Management 0.97%
AQR Capital Management LLC 0.90%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.80%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PLTK generates approximately $725 of gross profit, $0 of operating income, and $193 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -19.38% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PLTK has a high-quality profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 785.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.72
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.72
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 1.07
52 Weeks Range 2.01 - 4.36
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.01 - 4.36
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 9.71%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.75

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
In-App PurchasesRevenue from the sale of virtual currency and items within social casino and casual game titles.Most of the company's money comes from players spending small amounts on virtual goods to enhance their gameplay experience.
GeographyGlobal distribution with significant revenue concentrations in North America and Europe.Playtika generates the vast majority of its revenue from developed Western markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 2.8
Enterprise Value 2.92B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28
Enterprise Value 2.92B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 34.93
Shares Outstanding 381.42M
Shares Floating 78.15M
Shares Outstanding 381.42M
Shares Floating 78.15M
Percent Insiders 85.55
Percent Institutions 15.99

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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