Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Dave & Buster`s Entertainment Inc (PLAY) - $18.12 as of 10/3/2025 3:17:03 PM EST
Total Score
8 out of 30
Safety Score
35 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PLAY
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for PLAY
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for PLAY
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for PLAY
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for PLAY (35 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for PLAY
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PLAY |
| Company Name | Dave & Buster`s Entertainment Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is a premier operator of entertainment and dining venues that cater to both adult and family audiences across North America. With its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the company combines a dynamic environment featuring a wide array of arcade games, sports viewing, and a diverse menu of food and beverages, creating a unique experience aimed at capturing a wide demographic. As the leader in the eatertainment sector, Dave & Buster's focuses on enhancing customer engagement and driving repeat visits through innovative offerings and a commitment to exceptional service. |
| Sector Name | COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ENTERTAINMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 7/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 12/9/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 18.12 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 38.40 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/3/2025 3:17:03 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,443,080 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,517,253 |
| 52-Week High | 43.73 |
| 52-Week Low | 15.08 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 20.16% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 47.08 |
| Industry PE | 52.40 |
| Sector PE | 34.79 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 17.62 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 51.77 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.95 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 18.50 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.33 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.35 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 4.80 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.78 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 10.04 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.72 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.31 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.63 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.09 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 34,666,600 |
| Market Capitalization | 628,158,792 |
| Institutional Ownership | 118.44% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/9/2020 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.82 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 1 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 300.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 17.95% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 28.73% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -26.97% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -67.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -54.06% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.40 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.16 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.22 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 9,700,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 58,300,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 126,900,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 0.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 9.50% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 9.87% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 12,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 6,900,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 37,300,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,537,500,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,472,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,479,100,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,284,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,549,500,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.09 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.10 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 145,800,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 251,200,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 166,200,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -313,400,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -9.04 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -217,900,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 34,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.99 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.97 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/4/2025 7:09:10 AM EST |