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DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN (PLAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PLAY - US2383371091 - Common Stock

14.12 USD
+1 (+7.62%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
14.42 USD
+0.3 (+2.12%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

PLAY gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PLAY while its profitability can be described as average. PLAY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PLAY was profitable.
In the past year PLAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years PLAY 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years PLAY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
PLAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

PLAY has a worse Return On Assets (0.24%) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
PLAY has a Return On Equity (5.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PLAY (4.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLAY is below the industry average of 10.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.24%
ROE 5.84%
ROIC 4.39%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)41.3%
ROE(5y)5.64%
ROIC(3y)6.77%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PLAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PLAY (0.46%) is worse than 61.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLAY has declined.
PLAY's Operating Margin of 9.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLAY outperforms 55.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLAY has grown nicely.
PLAY's Gross Margin of 85.62% is amongst the best of the industry. PLAY outperforms 96.21% of its industry peers.
PLAY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.66%
PM (TTM) 0.46%
GM 85.62%
OM growth 3Y-5.03%
OM growth 5Y2.38%
PM growth 3Y-31.02%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y0.39%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
PLAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLAY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLAY has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PLAY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLAY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PLAY Yearly Shares OutstandingPLAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
PLAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

PLAY has an Altman-Z score of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that PLAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.92, PLAY is doing worse than 67.42% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 9.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 9.52, PLAY is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.92
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC9.38%
PLAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

PLAY has a Current Ratio of 0.33. This is a bad value and indicates that PLAY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.33, PLAY is not doing good in the industry: 89.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.22 indicates that PLAY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PLAY's Quick ratio of 0.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLAY is outperformed by 90.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.22
PLAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PLAY have decreased strongly by -77.01% in the last year.
The earnings per share for PLAY have been decreasing by -10.14% on average. This is quite bad
PLAY shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.45%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.01%
EPS 3Y-8.78%
EPS 5Y-10.14%
EPS Q2Q%-67.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.45%
Revenue growth 3Y17.82%
Revenue growth 5Y9.5%
Sales Q2Q%0.05%

3.2 Future

PLAY is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.78% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-59.93%
EPS Next 2Y2.67%
EPS Next 3Y-0.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PLAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PLAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.41, the valuation of PLAY can be described as rather expensive.
61.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLAY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, PLAY is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.02, the valuation of PLAY can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLAY is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. PLAY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.41
Fwd PE 8.02
PLAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLAY is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.51
PLAY Per share dataPLAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.67%
EPS Next 3Y-0.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLAY!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN

NASDAQ:PLAY (11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 14.42 +0.3 (+2.12%)

14.12

+1 (+7.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)09-15 2025-09-15/amc
Earnings (Next)12-08 2025-12-08/amc
Inst Owners97.88%
Inst Owner Change0.82%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner Change12.26%
Market Cap489.54M
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)9.70M
Analysts74.12
Price Target33.15 (134.77%)
Short Float %33.34%
Short Ratio5.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-65.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-38.29%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-54.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-66.74%
Max EPS beat(4)-38.29%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.24%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.64%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.9%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.91%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.99%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-60.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.41
Fwd PE 8.02
P/S 0.23
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.11
P/B 2.95
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.51
EPS(TTM)0.63
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)1.76
Fwd EY12.47%
FCF(TTM)-9.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.68
OCFY47.29%
SpS60.93
BVpS4.79
TBVpS-21.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.24%
ROE 5.84%
ROCE 5.45%
ROIC 4.39%
ROICexc 4.41%
ROICexgc 5.85%
OM 9.66%
PM (TTM) 0.46%
GM 85.62%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)41.3%
ROE(5y)5.64%
ROIC(3y)6.77%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.93%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.6%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.4%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.35%
OM growth 3Y-5.03%
OM growth 5Y2.38%
PM growth 3Y-31.02%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y0.39%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.52
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.51
Cap/Depr 221.23%
Cap/Sales 25.79%
Interest Coverage 1.52
Cash Conversion 51.41%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.22
Altman-Z 0.92
F-Score6
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)173.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.01%
EPS 3Y-8.78%
EPS 5Y-10.14%
EPS Q2Q%-67.68%
EPS Next Y-59.93%
EPS Next 2Y2.67%
EPS Next 3Y-0.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.45%
Revenue growth 3Y17.82%
Revenue growth 5Y9.5%
Sales Q2Q%0.05%
Revenue Next Year-0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.75%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y12.1%
EBIT Next Year80.91%
EBIT Next 3Y28.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-324.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-43.2%
OCF growth 3Y3.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.57%

DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN / PLAY FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PLAY stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to PLAY.


What is the valuation status of DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN (PLAY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN (PLAY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PLAY stock?

DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN (PLAY) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PLAY stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN (PLAY) is expected to decline by -59.93% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN sustainable?

The dividend rating of DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMEN (PLAY) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.