Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment stock (PLAY) is currently trading at $11.34. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.19. Analyst consensus price target for PLAY is $27.25. WallStSmart rates PLAY as Sell.
- PLAY PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- PLAY intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- Is PLAY undervalued or overvalued?
- Dave & Buster’s Entertainment financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- PLAY Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- PLAY analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
120.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) Areas to Watch (7)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -1.10%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -67.70%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Premium pricing at 3.1x book value
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 40/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.48), Price/Sales (0.19) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (3.13) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.10%, EPS Growth at -67.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.17%, Operating Margin at -3.37%, Profit Margin at 0.01%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.17% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
PLAY Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
PLAY's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.19x trades 16% below its historical average of 0.23x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 22% below its historical high of 0.25x set in Mar 2026, and 2% above its historical low of 0.19x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ENTERTAINMENT
The Big Picture
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.1B with 1% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a 0.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
ROE of 0.2% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Free cash flow is -21M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Dave & Buster’s Entertainment push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.75, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 3.2B is significantly higher than cash (14M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Dave & Buster’s Entertainment.
Bottom Line
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Dave & Buster’s Entertainment(PLAY)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
ENTERTAINMENT
USA
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates adult and family entertainment venues and restaurants in North America. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.