PlaySide Studios Limited (PLY.AX) — Stock Score Summary

PlaySide Studios Limited (PLY.AX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 31/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. PlaySide Studios is a micro-cap Australian gaming developer. While the gaming sector has structural growth, the business lacks the scale, pricing power, and predictable recurring revenue required for our concentrated portfolio.

PlaySide Studios Limited is Australia's largest independent video game developer, creating titles for mobile, PC, console, and virtual reality platforms. The company operates a dual-revenue model consisting of original intellectual property development and work-for-hire contracts with global entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros. Its competitive moat is sustained by its highly skilled creative workforce, proprietary development tools, and a proven track record of global hits.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.09
Market Cap$77M
P/E (Forward)17.64
Price/Book1.06
Return on Equity2.3%
Return on Invested Capital-31.2%
Debt/Equity1.26
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin37.1%
Revenue Growth-28.4%
Free Cash Flow$-9M

PlaySide Studios Limited operates in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry, part of the Communication Services sector (Australia).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PlaySide Studios Limited’s (PLY.AX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PlaySide Studios Limited (PLY.AX) is 31/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (43), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PlaySide Studios Limited have an economic moat?
PlaySide Studios Limited (PLY.AX) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is PlaySide Studios Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PlaySide Studios Limited (PLY.AX) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is PlaySide Studios Limited in?
PlaySide Studios Limited (PLY.AX) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry (Australia).
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