Benzinga
Published Sep 29, 2023 21:56
Updated Sep 29, 2023 23:10
Industry Comparison: Evaluating Activision Blizzard Against Competitors In Entertainment Industry
Benzinga - by Benzinga Insights, Benzinga Staff Writer.
In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) in relation to its major competitors in the Entertainment industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Activision Blizzard Background Activision Blizzard was formed in 2008 by the merger of Activision, one of the largest console video game publishers, and Blizzard, one of largest PC video game publishers. The combined firm remains one of the world's largest video game publishers. Activision's impressive franchise portfolio includes World of Warcraft, which boasts more than $8 billion of lifetime sales, and Call of Duty, which has sold over 175 million copies across 14 titles over 12 years.
Activision Blizzard Inc | 34.26 | 3.54 | 8.51 | 2.87% | $0.88 | $1.55 | 34.25% |
NetEase Inc | 18.36 | 4.07 | 4.77 | 7.4% | $6.72 | $14.38 | 3.68% |
Electronic Arts Inc | 36.78 | 4.40 | 4.34 | 5.5% | $0.63 | $1.56 | 8.89% |
Sea Ltd | 95.82 | 3.77 | 1.96 | 5.1% | $0.4 | $1.45 | 5.2% |
SciPlay Corp | 22.99 | 4.16 | 0.73 | 4.85% | $0.05 | $0.13 | 18.61% |
DouYu International Holdings Ltd | 34.92 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.1% | $-0.01 | $0.19 | -24.06% |
iHuman Inc | 6.73 | 1.28 | 1.14 | 4.98% | $0.04 | $0.17 | 4.5% |
Average | 35.93 | 3.0 | 2.22 | 4.66% | $1.3 | $2.98 | 2.8% |
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When assessing Activision Blizzard against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:
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