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Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”) is the owner and operator of 232 venues in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. As of February 4, 2025, the Company had 171 Dave & Buster’s branded stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada and offers guests the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch,” all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The Company also has 61 Main Event stores in 22 states across the United States. Main Event offers food, drinks and entertainment, including state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, arcade games and virtual reality, making it the perfect place for families to connect and make memories.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.1B | 2.1B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2.0B | 1.3B |
| Net Income | 300K | 58M | 127M | 137M | 109M | -207M |
| EPS | $0.00 | $1.46 | $2.88 | $2.79 | $2.21 | $-4.75 |
| Free Cash Flow | -196M | -218M | 34M | 210M | 191M | 200M |
| ROIC | 6.8% | 11.3% | - | 14.0% | 14.9% | -28.4% |
| Gross Margin | - | 25.5% | 84.0% | 28.2% | 28.9% | 30.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 11.98 | 10.19 | - | 5.15 | 3.00 | 1.57 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| Operating Income | 144M | 220M | 307M | 263M | 187M | -253M |
| Operating Margin | 6.8% | 10.3% | 13.9% | 11.9% | 9.5% | -19.4% |
| ROE | 0.2% | 40.0% | - | 41.4% | 31.7% | -96.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 35M | 40M | 44M | 49M | 49M | 44M |
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
The company's 5-year average ROIC is 2.9% with a gross margin of 39.4%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 24.6%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +4.1%.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.9%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a market capitalization of $439M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 24.57%.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) operates in the Retail-Eating Places industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported annual revenue of $2.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a net profit margin of 2.7%. This is a modest margin.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) generated $-218 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.19. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46 in its most recent fiscal year.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 40.0%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a 5-year average gross margin of 39.4%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 13 years of financial data for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a book value per share of $3.65, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.