Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) — Stock Score Summary

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (19/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Dave & Buster's, as a consumer cyclical entertainment business, faces headwinds from 'Commodity Geopolitical Surge' (consumer inflation) and potentially 'Dollar Dominance' (if US consumers' discretionary spending is squeezed). It is not an asset-light, quality compounder and does not exhibit clear pricing power or an un-copyable moat. The 'STRONG_SELL' signal further confirms it does not meet the fund's stringent quality and value criteria.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. operates entertainment and dining venues that combine a full-service restaurant with an extensive amusement arcade. Its unique 'eatertainment' concept offers a differentiated guest experience, benefiting from scale and brand recognition in the experiential leisure market. The company is a market leader in the adult-oriented entertainment and dining sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$11.75
Market Cap$408M
P/E (Forward)113.46
Price/Book4.09
Return on Equity-41.1%
Return on Invested Capital2.1%
Debt/Equity3909.32
Gross Margin39.8%
Operating Margin3.1%
Revenue Growth-0.9%
Free Cash Flow$-134M

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.’s (PLAY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (19), Value (36), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. have an economic moat?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a Quality factor score of 19/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 3/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. in?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (United States).
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