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DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. DDI

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation · SIC 7374 · Vertical: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (SIC 7374)

13.76USD+3.46% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

DoubleDown Interactive develops, publishes and operates digital games for mobile and web, in two business lines: social casino games and online casino services (iGaming). The company reported revenue of 359.9 million USD in 2025, and its 2025 acquisitions of SuprNation and WHOW Games extend its presence in Europe, which makes its profile relevant now.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI) stock was 13.76 USD (+3.46% on the day), with market capitalisation 34.1 m USD, P/E 0.3 on diluted EPS of 41.37 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.25%, beta 0.55, 52-week range 8.25–13.88 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
34.1 m USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
0.3
Diluted EPS TTM 41.37 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
300.65%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
0.25%
DPS 12m 0.03
Beta (2y)
0.55
Volatility (1y) 32%
52-week range
8.2513.88

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
59.0
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
13.27 – 13.96
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.71 · band width 5.0%
SMA 50 / 200
13.20 / 11.05
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.09 / 0.13
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+3.9%−1.1%+5.0 pp—
3 months+15.3%−0.5%+15.8 pp—
6 months+25.7%+4.4%+21.3 pp—
Year to date+59.4%+12.3%+47.1 pp—
1 year+57.6%+13.5%+44.1 pp−12.8%
3 years+68.0%+76.4%−8.4 pp−17.6%
5 years−15.2%+63.7%−78.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−11.8%
26 Nov 2025 → 17 Dec 2025
Max drawdown (5y)
−56.9%
15 Nov 2021 → 28 Dec 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−3.2%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 75 percentile of its own 4-quarter history (min 0.2, median 0.2, max 0.5; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2019202020212022202320242025
Revenue273.6 m358.3 m363.2 m321.0 m308.9 m341.3 m359.9 m
Revenue YoYunavailable+31.0%+1.4%−11.6%−3.8%+10.5%+5.5%
Net income36.3 m53.6 m78.1 m-234.0 m101.1 m124.1 m102.5 m
Net income YoYunavailable+47.6%+45.7%−399.6%unavailable+22.8%−17.4%
Diluted EPS21.8726.2033.91-94.4340.7250.0941.37
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+19.8%+29.4%−378.5%unavailable+23.0%−17.4%
net %13.3%15.0%21.5%-72.9%32.7%36.4%28.5%
Free cash flow76.5 m99.6 m95.9 m50.5 m20.6 m147.6 m136.6 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
388.9 m USD
Financial debt
0 USD
Net debt
-388.9 m USD
Equity
950.4 m USD
Total assets
1.0 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.00x
Current ratio
7.74x
ROE
11.4%
ROA
10.5%
FCF margin
37.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
308.9 m
2024
341.3 m
2025
359.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
99.2 m
2024
103.5 m
2025
101.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
209.7 m ≈
2024
237.8 m ≈
2025
258.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026derived

Research & development
2023
19.1 m
2024
13.9 m
2025
12.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
118.2 m
2024
137.0 m
2025
127.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
728.0 k
2024
3.3 m
2025
6.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
118.9 m ≈
2024
140.3 m ≈
2025
133.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
1.8 m
2024
3.3 m
2025
6.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
131.1 m
2024
162.9 m
2025
139.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
30.2 m
2024
38.4 m
2025
37.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
101.1 m
2024
124.1 m
2025
102.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
40.72
2024
50.09
2025
41.37

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
2.5 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Mar 2024verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.00
2024
0.13
2025
0.03

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026derived

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
206.9 m
2024
334.9 m
2025
388.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
32.5 m
2024
30.8 m
2025
32.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
315.8 m
2024
453.2 m
2025
527.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
444.0 k
2024
1.0 m
2025
1.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
396.7 m
2024
395.8 m
2025
426.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
51.6 m
2024
47.7 m
2025
79.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
803.3 m
2024
906.2 m
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
13.3 m
2024
15.0 m
2025
24.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
38.8 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Mar 2024verified

Long-term debt
2023
0
2024
34.0 m
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
68.5 m
2024
23.4 m
2025
68.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
75.5 m
2024
64.1 m
2025
90.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
727.9 m
2024
842.0 m
2025
950.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
2.5 m
2024
2.5 m
2025
2.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
20.8 m
2024
148.4 m
2025
136.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
198.0 k
2024
867.0 k
2025
190.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
20.6 m ≈
2024
147.6 m ≈
2025
136.6 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-30.3 m
2024
-15.6 m
2025
-81.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
0
2024
-2.0 m
2025
-1.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
0
2024
311.0 k
2025
85.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
3.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-7.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-17.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
13.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-17.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
9.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
-7.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
71.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
37.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
35.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
28.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
37.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
11.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
10.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
16.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
13.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Balance sheet

Net debt
-388.9 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
-2.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Debt / equity
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
18.5x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
7.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
5.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
136.8 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
190.0 k USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
136.6 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
133.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Cash conversion
102.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
32 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days payables outstanding
71 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
34.1 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
-354.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
0.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
0.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
300.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
0.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
-2.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBIT
-2.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
-1.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
0.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
FCF yield
400.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Attractive profile

Score: 72 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score >= 65 · margin_of_safety >= 0.15 · agreement in ['high', 'medium']

Closing price

13.76 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 34.1 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
34.1 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
0.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
-2.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROE
11.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
28.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

34/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 31 Mar 2026
verified 232derived 3

Score by group

  • Valuation96
  • Balance sheet94
  • Quality90
  • Growth20
  • Returns37

Estimated value range

Low
890.31
USD per share
Mid
909.39
USD per share
High
956.55
USD per share
Price: 13.76 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 6,508.9% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 98.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: medium · 3 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 291.02 – 1,278.93 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)897.12 – 1,278.93 (Mid 1,046.24)
    WACC 9.3% · starting FCFF 141.6 m USD · terminal value share of EV 73%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: no growth between −30% and +40% justifies the price
  • Peers: EV/Sales291.02 – 893.43 (Mid 431.05)
    11 companies used · median multiple 1.9x · quartiles 0.9x – 5.1x
    ADP, EGHT, EVTC, IBEX, OOMA, PLTK, SOPH, SY, VRSK, WDAY, YEXT
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA890.31 – 956.55 (Mid 909.39)
    3 companies used · median multiple 14.0x · quartiles 13.7x – 14.9x
    EGHT, EVTC, VRSK
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (SIC 7374)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Attractive profile · Score 72/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality71.8%79 (on a fixed band)11%
EBIT margin · Quality35.3%95 (vs peers)9%
FCF margin · Quality37.9%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth3.9%16 (on a fixed band)17%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth5.5%29 (vs peers)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-2.9x88 (vs peers)6%
Current ratio · Balance sheet7.7x100 (on a fixed band)6%
EV/Sales · Valuation-1.0x93 (vs peers)17%
FCF yield · Valuation400.6%100 (on a fixed band)13%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.2%37 (on a fixed band)4%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet94/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Growth20/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality90/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns37/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation96/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 359.9 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 5.5%; net margin 28.5%; ROE 11.4%; net debt/EBITDA -2.9x.

The estimated value range is 890.31–956.55 USD per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: medium); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 909.39 USD, the price of 13.76 USD leaves a potential of 6,508.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 98.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 72/100, methodological classification: attractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Gross margin: 71.8%
  • EBIT margin: 35.3%
  • FCF margin: 37.9%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: -2.9x
  • Current ratio: 7.7x
  • EV/Sales: -1.0x
  • FCF yield: 400.6%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 3.9%
  • Revenue growth (YoY): 5.5%

Versus the vertical median

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (SIC 7374) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
0.3x
vertical median 31.4x
below median (−98.9%)
EV/EBITDA
-2.7x
vertical median 13.7x
below median (−119.5%)
P/S
0.1x
vertical median 1.7x
below median (−94.5%)
P/B
0.0x
vertical median 2.2x
below median (−98.4%)
ROE
11.4%
vertical median 4.5%
above median (+156.7%)
Net margin
28.5%
vertical median -2.2%
above median
EBIT margin
35.3%
vertical median -6.4%
above median
Revenue YoY
5.5%
vertical median 10.2%
below median (−46.6%)
Net debt/EBITDA
-2.9x
vertical median 1.5x
below median (−294.9%)
Dividend yield
0.2%
vertical median 1.4%
below median (−82.1%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.119.8 bn27.777.0%20.1%+6.7%+19% / +32%
WDAYWorkday, Inc.44.4 bn40.916.0%12.3%+13.1%−6% / −25%
VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.25.9 bn30.1—29.3%+6.6%−12% / −18%
ATHMAutohome Inc.10.4 bn53.56.3%443.2%+11.1%−5% / −18%
FIRYFiry Inc.4.3 bn—-63.0%-60.2%+12.5%+107% / +94%
EVTCEVERTEC, Inc.2.1 bn22.914.4%9.0%+10.2%+20% / −6%
INFQInfleqtion, Inc.1.9 bn—-70.8%—unavailableunavailable / unavailable
INODInnodata Inc1.5 bn32.837.7%14.7%+47.6%−25% / +541%
PLTKPlaytika Holding Corp.808.6 m——-9.9%+8.1%−48% / −76%
YEXTYext, Inc.775.0 m40.627.8%5.9%+6.1%−7% / +18%
IBEXIBEX Limited593.6 m14.330.4%7.2%+15.4%+27% / +152%
OOMAOoma, Inc.524.7 m49.811.7%3.6%+6.5%+69% / +64%
SOPHSOPHiA GENETICS SA477.3 m—-110.0%-102.2%+18.6%+42% / +73%
GRVYGravity Co., Ltd.475.7 m0.016.5%17.0%−31.0%+19% / −6%
SOHUSohu.com Limited355.1 m1.035.8%67.4%−2.4%−12% / +70%
EGHT8x8, Inc.326.4 m55.53.5%0.6%+2.9%+16% / −27%
SYSo-Young International Inc.146.7 m—-14.6%-15.9%+8.4%−29% / +86%
TCXTucows Inc140.3 m——-21.2%+7.7%−42% / −41%
DTCXDatacentrex, Inc.39.8 m—-36.2%-165.4%+939,640.5%−75% / −81%
DGNXDiginex Limited38.7 m——-255.5%+57.0%−99% / unavailable
PHUNPhunware, Inc.36.6 m—-13.7%-471.7%−19.9%−14% / −69%
DDIDoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.34.1 m0.311.4%28.5%+5.5%+58% / +68%
SJScienjoy Holding Corporation23.5 m—-66.6%-47.3%−4.9%+28% / −68%
CHRCheer Holding, Inc.14.0 m0.17.6%17.2%+1.1%−77% / −100%
VSVersus Systems Inc.5.6 m—-14.6%-78.4%+3,711.3%−40% / −69%

1- and 3-year price returns: for DDI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
8.08
Total return -41% · Per year -41%
14.29
Total return 4% · Per year 4%
21.54
Total return 57% · Per year 57%
3 years
7.75
Total return -43% · Per year -17%
15.43
Total return 13% · Per year 4%
25.54
Total return 87% · Per year 23%
5 years
7.43
Total return -45% · Per year -11%
16.65
Total return 22% · Per year 4%
30.28
Total return 122% · Per year 17%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 3.86
  • Net margin± 2.70
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.23
  • Annual dilution± 0.23

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Mar 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (28 Oct 2026), 6-K (11 Sept 2026), 6-K (11 Aug 2026), 6-K (28 Jul 2026), 6-K (01 Jun 2026), 6-K (12 May 2026).

In brief

DoubleDown Interactive develops, publishes and operates digital games for mobile and web, in two business lines: social casino games and online casino services (iGaming). The company reported revenue of 359.9 million USD in 2025 1, and its 2025 acquisitions of SuprNation and WHOW Games extend its presence in Europe, which makes its profile relevant now 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has a large content catalogue, exclusive access to DUG titles and an all-in-one model that simplifies the player experience 1.
  • A data-driven approach allows fast optimisation of campaigns and player offers 1.
  • The SuprNation acquisition brings a revenue stream outside social casino, with licences in several European countries 1.

Weaknesses

  • Revenue depends largely on one title, DoubleDown Casino, and the dependence remains high 1.
  • Distribution through third-party platforms limits control over access and payment terms 1.
  • The company depends on DUG and on IGT licence agreements for a large part of its content 1.

Opportunities

  • Expansion in Europe and Asia-Pacific could bring new players and revenue if well planned 1.
  • Growth in payments through company-owned channels could reduce reliance on third-party platforms 1.
  • Integrating WHOW Games could strengthen its position in the German and wider European market 1.

Threats

  • Stricter rules or bans on social casino games could limit advertising and distribution 1.
  • Platform policies can be changed unilaterally, affecting access and revenue 1.
  • Intense competition could raise the cost of acquiring players and compress margins 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on one gamehigh

    A small share of players generates almost all revenue, and a fall in the main game's popularity could affect results 1.

  • Dependence on third-party platformshigh

    Access to players and collection of revenue depend on platform terms, which can be changed at short notice 1.

  • Multi-jurisdiction regulationmedium

    Non-compliance in one country could affect licences and partner relationships in other countries 1.

  • Intellectual propertymedium

    Reliance on licensed content from IGT and DUG could create risks if those agreements change 1.

  • Controlling shareholdermedium

    DoubleU Games has voting control over key decisions, which may limit the influence of minority shareholders 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If paying players stay active and conversion keeps rising, revenue could benefit from a stable monetisation model 1.
  • Expansion in Europe through SuprNation and WHOW Games could diversify revenue away from the main game 1.
  • Access to a large slot catalogue and player data could support fast launches of new content 1.

What would break the thesis

  • Heavy dependence on DoubleDown Casino could make results vulnerable if the game loses popularity 1.
  • Regulation in some states could restrict social casino games and raise compliance costs 1.
  • Changes in distribution platform policies could alter payment terms and affect margins 1.

What to watch

  • Trajectory of iGaming revenue and the SuprNation contribution2026
  • Payer conversion in social casino and ARPDAUQ1 2027
  • Effects of the WHOW Games acquisition on European revenue2027
  • Changes to platform rules at Apple, Google and Amazonnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Mar 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (28 Oct 2026), 6-K (11 Sept 2026), 6-K (11 Aug 2026), 6-K (28 Jul 2026), 6-K (01 Jun 2026), 6-K (12 May 2026).

The business

The company, known as DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Seoul and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol DDI 1. Its activity is split between social casino games, where revenue comes mainly from selling virtual chips in the game, and iGaming, through SuprNation's licensed European platforms 1. The company was founded in 2008 as The8Games and is controlled by DoubleU Games, its majority shareholder 1.

The business model rests on free games, from which the company earns only when players choose to buy extra chips. Content comes from three sources: internal development, the slot licence from IGT and exclusive content from DUG, giving access to over 2,000 slot titles through partnerships 1. The company relies heavily on third-party platforms such as Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon for distribution and payments 1.

The growth strategy targets expansion in Asia-Pacific and Western Europe, where the company acquired SuprNation in October 2023 and WHOW Games in July 2025 1. The source describes revenue growth but also the dependence on DoubleDown Casino, which remains the main source of revenue 1.

Segments

Social casino

The social casino segment includes free games with purchasable virtual chips, and DoubleDown Casino generated 76.1% of revenue in 2025 1. The games have been installed more than 121 million times to date 1.

iGaming

The iGaming segment, through SuprNation, contributed 61.0 million USD to 2025 revenue, about 17% of the total 1. The company aims to grow by increasing player engagement in the countries where SuprNation is licensed 1.

Market context

The global social casino market was estimated at 6.8 billion USD in 2025, according to Eilers & Krejcik cited in the source 1. Consumer spending on gaming was estimated at about 189 billion USD in 2025 1. Europe represents over 40% of global online gambling revenue, according to the EGBA cited in the source 1.

The market is shaped by the shift to mobile, the free-to-play model and the role of app stores as distributors and payment processors 1. Scale is becoming more important, and the company argues that its leading position in social casino lets it combine expertise with new game elements 1.

Trends

  • Shift to mobiletailwind

    Growth of mobile platforms and mobile entertainment gives the company more chances to engage players, although reduced investment in the web platform has affected some indicators 1.

  • Free-to-play modeltailwind

    The free model with in-game purchases widens the audience and could raise revenue if paying players stay active 1.

  • Regulation and social oppositionheadwind

    Opposition in some states to interactive gaming and possible specific rules could limit advertising or distribution of the games 1.

  • European expansionmixed

    Clear regulation in the United Kingdom and Sweden creates a favourable setting for licensed operators, but requires costly compliance in several jurisdictions 1.

Competitive position

The source indicates the industry is highly competitive and that success depends on the company's ability to invest in marketing, research and development 1. The company is compared with other social casino and casual game developers, but the source does not explicitly name US-listed competitors 1.

The company's advantage lies in access to IGT and DUG content and in its all-in-one approach, which brings many slot games into a single app 1. This model can reduce cannibalisation between games but depends on keeping those partner relationships 1.

  • DoubleU Games

    Majority shareholder and exclusive content supplier, with decisive influence over the company's key decisions 1.

  • IGT

    Licence provider for over 2,000 slot titles, and an indirect competitor in casino content 1.

  • Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon platforms

    Distributors and payment processors that could also become competitors through their own offerings 1.

  • Other social casino developers

    The source mentions competition in this segment without naming specific companies listed on a US exchange 1.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 09 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 28 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

Sources

  1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. · 31 Mar 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.