PlaySide Studios Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
PlaySide Studios' CEO is Benn Skender, appointed in Mar 2025, has a tenure of 1.25 years. total yearly compensation is A$445.90K, comprised of 84.2% salary and 15.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.42% of the company’s shares, worth A$294.50K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 5.7 years respectively.
Key information
Benn Skender
Chief executive officer
AU$445.9k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 84.18% |
| CEO tenure | 1.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 26
PLY: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Undervalued Profile
Analysts have trimmed their price target for PlaySide Studios by A$0.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Together, these factors keep fair value at A$0.52.Narrative Update • Apr 09
PLY: Higher Margins And Revenue Assumptions Will Support Undervalued Profile
Analysts have maintained their A$0.52 price target on PlaySide Studios. The unchanged figure is backed by updated assumptions that indicate higher revenue growth, stronger profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 25
PLY: Stable Assumptions And Margins Are Expected To Support Undervalued Profile
Analysts have kept their A$0.52 price target for PlaySide Studios unchanged, citing only minor tweaks in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions as the main drivers of this steady view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The A$0.52 fair value estimate is unchanged, indicating no revision to the headline valuation figure.Narrative Update • Mar 11
PLY: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Undervalued Profile Going Forward
Analysts have kept their A$0.52 price target for PlaySide Studios steady, with fair value remaining unchanged to reflect updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$0.52 remains unchanged, with no adjustment to the assessed fair value per share.Narrative Update • Feb 24
PLY: Incoming CFO Will Support Margins And Sustain Undervalued Outlook
Analysts have made only a marginal tweak to their PlaySide Studios valuation, trimming the fair value estimate to A$0.52 as small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions flow through their models. What's in the News PlaySide Studios has appointed Colin Lai as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2026, following the previously announced retirement of current CFO Darren Briggs at the October 2025 AGM (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 08
PLY: New CFO Appointment Will Support Margins And Undervalued Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for PlaySide Studios slightly higher to A$0.52 per share, reflecting modest updates to discount rate and future P/E assumptions while keeping revenue growth and profit margin forecasts broadly unchanged. What's in the News PlaySide Studios has appointed Colin Lai as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2026, following the planned retirement of current CFO Darren Briggs announced at the October 2025 AGM (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 25
PLY: New CFO Appointment Will Support Margins As Revenue Tops A$49 Million
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for PlaySide Studios steady at A$0.52 per share, with only very small tweaks to inputs like the discount rate and expected future P/E guiding their updated price target narrative. What's in the News PlaySide Studios has appointed Colin Lai as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 09
PLY: Revenue Will Exceed A$49 Million As Margins And Costs Improve
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target for PlaySide Studios, reflecting fine tuning of assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth of 15.83% and profit margins of 14.08%. They have kept the fair value estimate steady at A$0.52 and are using a future P/E of about 25.5x.Analysis Article • Dec 22
The Market Lifts PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Shares 31% But It Can Do More
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Narrative Update • Dec 21
PLY: Revenue Will Exceed A$49 Million As Profitability Improves
Analysts have nudged their price target on PlaySide Studios higher to approximately $0.52 per share from about $0.52 previously, citing slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, despite a marginally higher discount rate and a modestly lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News PlaySide Studios reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting revenue to exceed fiscal 2025's 49 million dollars while reducing operating costs, supported by front end loaded game launch revenues (Company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 07
PLY: Revenue Will Exceed A$49 Million As Profitability Improves
Analysts have nudged their price target on PlaySide Studios slightly higher to reflect a modestly lower perceived risk and marginally improved profitability and growth assumptions, resulting in a fair value that remains effectively unchanged at A$0.52 per share. What's in the News Confirmed financial guidance for fiscal 2026, with revenue expected to exceed fiscal 2025's A$49 million along with lower operating costs (company guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 23
PLY: Revenue Will Exceed A$49 Million As Costs Are Set To Fall
Analysts have maintained their price target for PlaySide Studios at $0.52. Minor adjustments to underlying discount rates and future earnings assumptions are guiding a continued stable outlook for the company.Narrative Update • Nov 06
PLY: Revenue Is Projected To Exceed A$49 Million With Lower Costs Ahead
Narrative Update on PlaySide Studios Analysts have maintained their price target for PlaySide Studios at $0.52 per share, reflecting only negligible adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin forecasts after their latest review. What's in the News PlaySide Studios provided financial guidance for fiscal year 2026 and reaffirmed that revenue is expected to exceed FY25's $49 million, with lower operating costs (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift PlaySide Studios Price Target as Revenue Outlook and Profit Margins Improve
Analysts have increased their price target for PlaySide Studios from $0.46 to $0.52 per share, citing expectations of stronger revenue growth and improving profit margins. What's in the News PlaySide Studios Limited has been removed from both the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index and the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Aug 07
New Original IPs And Nintendo Switch 2 Will Secure Success
PlaySide Studios’ fair value estimate has been revised down to A$0.465, primarily due to weaker consensus revenue growth expectations and a significantly higher future P/E ratio, indicating reduced earnings growth prospects and increased valuation risk. What's in the News PlaySide Studios filed a follow-on equity offering to raise AUD 3 million by issuing 15,000,000 ordinary shares at AUD 0.2 per share.Analysis Article • Jul 30
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Even After 31% Share Price Boost
The PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...Analysis Article • Jun 15
After Leaping 28% PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 28% in...New Narrative • May 14
New Original IPs And Nintendo Switch 2 Will Secure Success
Developing multiple original IPs and launching on a new platform aims to capitalize on established fanbases and expand market reach.Analysis Article • Apr 20
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) 27% Share Price Plunge
To the annoyance of some shareholders, PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PlaySide Studios fair value estimate is AU$0.23 PlaySide...Analysis Article • Jan 29
PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) 51% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with...Analysis Article • Nov 22
Estimating The Fair Value Of PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)
Key Insights PlaySide Studios' estimated fair value is AU$0.47 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity PlaySide...Analysis Article • Oct 21
There's Reason For Concern Over PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) Massive 27% Price Jump
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Jul 01
PlaySide Studios Limited's (ASX:PLY) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Entertainment industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios...Analysis Article • May 20
When Should You Buy PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)?
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Returns On Capital At PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Paint A Concerning Picture
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...Analysis Article • Feb 24
Revenues Tell The Story For PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) As Its Stock Soars 30%
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month...Analysis Article • Jan 23
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)
Key Insights The projected fair value for PlaySide Studios is AU$0.62 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY)?
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the ASX gainers with a relatively...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Revenues Tell The Story For PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) As Its Stock Soars 33%
The PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...Analysis Article • Oct 05
We're Not Worried About PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Cash Burn
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Analysis Article • Aug 26
PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • May 23
Companies Like PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Can Afford To Invest In Growth
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Analysis Article • Feb 20
Should You Think About Buying PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) Now?
While PlaySide Studios Limited ( ASX:PLY ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Jan 31
PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...Analysis Article • Oct 14
PlaySide Studios' (ASX:PLY) Returns Have Hit A Wall
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | AU$1m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$5m |
| Jun 30 2025 | AU$446k | AU$375k | -AU$12m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$8m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -AU$3m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$4m |
| Jun 30 2024 | AU$949k | AU$250k | AU$11m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$9m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$7m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$257k |
| Jun 30 2023 | AU$553k | AU$198k | -AU$7m |
Compensation vs Market: Benn's total compensation ($USD319.32K) is about average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD327.60K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Benn's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Benn Skender
1.3yrs
Tenure
AU$445,904
Compensation
Mr. Benn Skender serves as Chief Executive Officer of PlaySide Studios Limited since March 20, 2025 and served as Chief Strategy Officer since September 16, 2022 until March 20, 2025. He was a Senior Analy...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | 1.3yrs | AU$445.90k | 0.42% A$ 294.5k | |
| Co-Founder | no data | AU$708.10k | 14.92% A$ 10.5m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | no data | AU$89.20k | 14.69% A$ 10.3m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | no data | AU$129.20k | 14.9% A$ 10.5m | |
| CFO & Company Secretary | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Marketing & Communications | 3.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Business Development | no data | AU$150.70k | 2.63% A$ 1.8m | |
| General Manager | no data | AU$136.03k | no data |
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: PLY's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | 14.5yrs | AU$89.20k | 14.69% A$ 10.3m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director | 14.5yrs | AU$129.20k | 14.9% A$ 10.5m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.5yrs | AU$89.20k | 0.055% A$ 38.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 5.7yrs | AU$133.80k | 0.20% A$ 144.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.3yrs | AU$93.14k | 0.091% A$ 64.3k |
5.7yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Board: PLY's board of directors are considered experienced (5.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/02 08:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PlaySide Studios Limited is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jasper Struwig | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jules Cooper | Shaw and Partners Limited |
| Joshua Goodwill | Shaw and Partners Limited |