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Gravity Co Ltd ADR

GRVYNASDAQ

SectorCommunication Services

IndustryInteractive Home Entertainment

Beta (adjusted)1.02

Intrinsic Value $133.48median of 4 methods · middle span $120-$147based on filings through 31 Dec 2024

Market Price $67.88Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Significantly undervaluedIntrinsic value is 97% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (+97%)

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Market Cap $471.7M

Enterprise Value −$203.1B

Shares Outstanding 6.9M diluted

Next Earnings Date6 Nov 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

GRAVITY Co., Ltd. continues to demonstrate robust financial health and strong monetization capabilities, primarily driven by its globally recognized Ragnarok IP. The company's Q1 2026 results showed a powerful recovery with revenues up 17.8% YoY and operating profit surging 163.1% QoQ, supported by successful mobile launches like Ragnarok: The New World. With a massive cash reserve of over KRW 611 billion and zero debt, Gravity is highly undervalued relative to its liquid assets and cash-generation power. However, high concentration risk in a single franchise and a minority of independent directors on the board remain key areas of concern.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case reflects rapid player fatigue, unsuccessful new game launches, and rising platform commission fees. Increased competition in the mobile MMORPG space and failure to diversify away from the Ragnarok IP could lead to a contraction in revenues and compressed margins.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes steady performance of the core Ragnarok franchise across key Asian and Latin American markets, supplemented by successful regional rollouts of new mobile titles (e.g., Ragnarok: The New World and Ragnarok Origin Classic) throughout 2026. Operating margins are expected to stabilize around 15-20% as initial launch commissions subside and marketing expenses are optimized.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

Gravity Co Ltd is deeply undervalued, trading near its net current asset value and book value despite maintaining strong profitability, a robust balance sheet, and a highly cash-generative business model. The company's core bull case rests on the durability and monetization of its decades-old Ragnarok IP, which continues to drive growth through successful sequels, mobile spin-offs (such as Ragnarok: The New World and Ragnarok: Rebirth), and global expansion. With a massive cash war chest representing a significant portion of its market capitalization, the stock offers a substantial margin of safety and trades at an extremely cheap valuation relative to its underlying earnings power.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Extremely strong balance sheet with over KRW 611 billion in cash and short-term financial instruments as of March 31, 2026, and virtually zero debt.
Highly resilient and loyal player base for the flagship Ragnarok IP, providing a predictable baseline of high-margin recurring revenue.
Proven operating leverage, as demonstrated by the 163.1% QoQ operating profit jump in Q1 2026 due to scale and tight cost controls.

Key Investment Risks

Extreme revenue concentration, with the Ragnarok franchise historically accounting for over 80% of total revenues.
Corporate governance concerns, including a minority of independent directors on the board (5 out of 11 directors as of mid-2026).
High dependence on third-party app store platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play) and exposure to their shifting commission policies.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A severe decline in active users and monetization metrics for core Ragnarok titles without offsetting revenue from new launches.
Regulatory crackdowns or licensing delays in key growth markets, particularly China.
Material capital misallocation of the company's massive cash reserves into non-productive assets.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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