Playtika (PLTK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $4.17 | Market Cap: $1.5 BilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Home Entertainment
Playtika (PLTK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $4.17Market Cap: $1.5 BilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Interactive Home Entertainment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 5.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.1%, FCF Yield is 24% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -95%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -120% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 133% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13% | ||
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -30% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 5.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.1%, FCF Yield is 24% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -30% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -95%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -120% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 133% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
PLTK Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Following is an analysis of the key factors that contributed to the approximate 16.5% movement in Playtika (PLTK) stock for the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Positive Q3 2025 Financial Results: Playtika reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) beating analysts' consensus estimates by $0.01 and quarterly revenue surpassing expectations by $5 million, rising 8.7% year-over-year to $674.60 million. This outperformance in key financial metrics contributed to investor confidence.
2. Robust Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Platform Growth: The company demonstrated strong growth in its Direct-to-Consumer platforms, with DTC revenue increasing 20% year-over-year in Q3 2025. This segment accounted for 31% of total revenue, and Playtika aims to expand this to 40% within the next two years, indicating a strategic focus on higher-margin revenue streams.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PLTK Return | - | - | -51% | 2% | -16% | -35% | -73% |
| Peers Return | 26% | -6% | -43% | 33% | 8% | 25% | 22% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PLTK Win Rate | - | 55% | 17% | 58% | 42% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 33% | 48% | 27% | 65% | 54% | 57% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PLTK Max Drawdown | - | - | -54% | -10% | -24% | -48% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -9% | -12% | -49% | -8% | -20% | -21% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: EA, TTWO, GVSE, RBLX, PLTK.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PLTK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -77.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 347.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
Compare to EA, TTWO, GVSE, RBLX, PLTK
In The Past
Playtika's stock fell -77.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/9/2021. A -77.7% loss requires a 347.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 0.8% | 0.8% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -0.5% | -0.5% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -22.5% | -22.5% | -25.6% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 0.8% | 0.8% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -0.5% | -0.5% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -22.5% | -22.5% | -25.6% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 147.66 |
| Mkt Cap | 48.0 |
| Rev LTM | 5,342 |
| Op Inc LTM | -19 |
| FCF LTM | 756 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 495 |
| CFO LTM | 904 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 676 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 10.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 7.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 19.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 4.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 3.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 0.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 20.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 21.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 17.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 48.0 |
| P/S | 7.3 |
| P/EBIT | -3.7 |
| P/E | 2.3 |
| P/CFO | 48.6 |
| Total Yield | 0.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.0% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -1.2% |
| 3M Rtn | 11.3% |
| 6M Rtn | 4.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 26.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 90.7% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -1.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 3.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -10.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 13.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 28.7% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8072024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2262024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2282023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11082022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5102022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3022022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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