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PLAY$11.5759

Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc

Restaurants & BarsVerified

Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 0.32, indicating a potential challenge in meeting short-term obligations with its current assets. The company's liquidity_fpt is constrained by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which is a key flag in its risk assessment. The debt-to-equity ratio of 4.44 suggests a high level of leverage, which could amplify financial risk in periods of economic downturn. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity of 14.15% is a strong indicator of its ability to generate returns for shareholders, although its return on assets of 1.09% is relatively low, suggesting that the company is not efficiently using its assets to generate profits. The operating income of $85.5 million and net income of $41.4 million reflect a healthy margin, but these figures must be considered in the context of the company's high debt load. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with no significant international operations disclosed. The lack of geographic diversification could expose the company to regional economic fluctuations. The company's revenue of $588.1 million is derived from a single business model, which is a mix of food and beverage sales and entertainment services. The company's growth trajectory is expected to be modest, with the current fiscal year outlook not indicating a significant change in revenue. The company's capital expenditure of $113 million suggests a commitment to maintaining and possibly expanding its physical footprint, which is a capital-intensive strategy. The free cash flow of -$8.8 million indicates that the company is currently investing more in its operations than it is generating, which could be a concern for long-term sustainability. The risk assessment for Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, which is consistent with the company's current share structure and the absence of significant dilution sources. The company's financial leverage and the potential for interest rate fluctuations are key factors that could impact its financial stability. Recent events, such as the company's financial performance and analyst estimates, suggest a positive outlook from the investment community. The mean price target of $20.33 and the median price target of $20.00 indicate that analysts expect the stock to appreciate from its current market price of $11.57. The mean recommendation of 2.45, with a strong-buy count of 1 and a buy count of 4, suggests a generally positive sentiment among analysts.

30-day price · PLAY-0.90 (-7.1%)
Low$9.70High$15.02Close$11.75As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyDave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc
TickerPLAY.O
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryRestaurants & Bars
AI analysis

Business. Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc operates as a chain of entertainment and dining venues, offering a mix of casual dining, arcade games, and sports viewing experiences to customers.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry Restaurants & Bars, within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 0.32, indicating a potential challenge in meeting short-term obligations with its current assets. The company's liquidity_fpt is constrained by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which is a key flag in its risk assessment. The debt-to-equity ratio of 4.44 suggests a high level of leverage, which could amplify financial risk in periods of economic downturn. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity of 14.15% is a strong indicator of its ability to generate returns for shareholders, although its return on assets of 1.09% is relatively low, suggesting that the company is not efficiently using its assets to generate profits. The operating income of $85.5 million and net income of $41.4 million reflect a healthy margin, but these figures must be considered in the context of the company's high debt load. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with no significant international operations disclosed. The lack of geographic diversification could expose the company to regional economic fluctuations. The company's revenue of $588.1 million is derived from a single business model, which is a mix of food and beverage sales and entertainment services. The company's growth trajectory is expected to be modest, with the current fiscal year outlook not indicating a significant change in revenue. The company's capital expenditure of $113 million suggests a commitment to maintaining and possibly expanding its physical footprint, which is a capital-intensive strategy. The free cash flow of -$8.8 million indicates that the company is currently investing more in its operations than it is generating, which could be a concern for long-term sustainability. The risk assessment for Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, which is consistent with the company's current share structure and the absence of significant dilution sources. The company's financial leverage and the potential for interest rate fluctuations are key factors that could impact its financial stability. Recent events, such as the company's financial performance and analyst estimates, suggest a positive outlook from the investment community. The mean price target of $20.33 and the median price target of $20.00 indicate that analysts expect the stock to appreciate from its current market price of $11.57. The mean recommendation of 2.45, with a strong-buy count of 1 and a buy count of 4, suggests a generally positive sentiment among analysts.
Key takeaways
  • Dave and Buster's Entertainment, Inc has a strong return on equity but a low return on assets, indicating efficient use of equity but not of total assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is a concern, with a current ratio of 0.32 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 4.44 suggests a high level of financial leverage, which could increase financial risk.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on the company, with a mean price target significantly higher than the current market price.
  • The company's growth strategy is capital-intensive, with a significant capital expenditure and a negative free cash flow.
  • # RATIONALES
  • margin_outlook_rationale: The company's operating margin is expected to remain stable, supported by its strong brand and customer loyalty.
  • rd_outlook_rationale: The company is not expected to increase its R&D spending, as its business model is not heavily reliant on innovation.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$588.1M
Gross profit$500.8M
Operating income$85.5M
Net income$41.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$108.8M
CapEx-$113.0M
Free cash flow-$8.8M
Total assets$3.79B
Total liabilities$3.49B
Total equity$292.5M
Cash & equivalents$32.1M
Long-term debt$1.30B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$1.30B$181.6M$108.6M$154.8M
FY-3$1.96B$261.0M$137.1M$72.2M
FY-2$2.21B$290.5M$126.9M$5.2M
FY-1$2.13B$205.2M$58.3M-$233.7M
FY0$2.10B$86.1M-$48.7M-$160.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$2.35B$275.5M$25.9M
FY-3$3.76B$410.5M$181.6M
FY-2$3.75B$251.2M$37.3M
FY-1$4.02B$145.8M$6.9M
FY0$4.12B$91.2M$16.6M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$283.1M-$92.2M$154.8M
FY-3$444.5M-$234.2M$72.2M
FY-2$364.2M-$330.2M$5.2M
FY-1$312.3M-$530.2M-$233.7M
FY0$290.8M-$391.4M-$160.7M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$588.1M$85.5M$41.4M-$8.8M
FQ-6$557.1M$84.5M$40.3M-$18.3M
FQ-5$453.0M-$8.9M-$32.7M-$110.0M
FQ-4$534.5M$44.1M$9.3M-$96.6M
FQ-3$567.7M$63.2M$21.7M-$69.7M
FQ-2$557.4M$53.0M$11.4M-$12.6M
FQ-1$448.2M-$16.2M-$42.1M-$57.7M
FQ0$529.6M-$13.9M-$39.7M-$20.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$3.79B$292.5M$32.1M
FQ-6$3.83B$284.4M$13.1M
FQ-5$3.94B$226.6M$8.6M
FQ-4$4.02B$145.8M$6.9M
FQ-3$4.06B$146.8M$11.9M
FQ-2$4.09B$166.2M$12.0M
FQ-1$4.13B$130.8M$13.6M
FQ0$4.12B$91.2M$16.6M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$108.8M-$113.0M-$8.8M
FQ-6$210.6M-$229.1M-$18.3M
FQ-5$203.4M-$360.3M-$110.0M
FQ-4$312.3M-$530.2M-$96.6M
FQ-3$95.8M-$154.6M-$69.7M
FQ-2$129.8M-$243.8M-$12.6M
FQ-1$187.8M-$322.4M-$57.7M
FQ0$290.8M-$391.4M-$20.7M
Valuation
Market price$11.57
Market cap$401.9M
Enterprise value$1.67B
P/E9.7
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.8
EV/Op income19.5
EV/OCF15.3
P/B1.4
P/Tangible book1.4
Tangible book$292.5M
Net cash-$1.27B
Current ratio0.3
Debt/Equity4.4
ROA1.1%
ROE14.1%
Cash conversion2.6%
CapEx/Revenue-19.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Restaurants & Bars · cohort 216 companies
MetricPLAYActivity
Op margin14.5%3.4% medp25 -1.5% · p75 7.5%top quartile
Net margin7.0%2.3% medp25 -2.3% · p75 5.7%top quartile
Gross margin85.2%54.7% medp25 29.3% · p75 66.3%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-19.2%-4.7% medp25 -9.3% · p75 -2.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity444.0%76.6% medp25 26.3% · p75 151.3%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target20.33 USD
Median price target20.00 USD
High price target32.00 USD
Low price target13.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.45 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count6.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.21 USD
Last actual EPS-1.40 USD
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-29 00:07 UTCJob: c1914a5a