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Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc

PLAY
16.340USD
+0.100+0.62%
Close 12/26, 16:00ETQuotes delayed by 15 min
566.34MMarket Cap
LossP/E TTM

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc

16.340
+0.100+0.62%
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison

TradingKey Stock Score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

Key Insights

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 57/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Hold, with the highest price target at 30.11.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite a weak stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
57 / 125
Overall Ranking
184 / 4563
Industry
Hotels & Entertainment Services

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

Current score
Previous score

Analyst Rating

Based on 12 analysts
Hold
Current Rating
30.111
Target Price
+69.45%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc Highlights

StrengthsRisks
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues. The Company owns and operates about 232 venues in North America that offer entertainment and dining experiences to guests through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. The Company has over 171 Dave & Buster's branded stores in 42 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 entrees and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It also operates over 61 Main Event branded stores in 22 states across the country, and offers bowling, laser tag, hundreds of arcade games, and virtual reality. Each of its locations also offers full bar service, including a variety of beers, hand-crafted cocktails, and spirits.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is -4368.98, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 41.12M shares, decreasing 28.36% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by First Eagle Investment
Star Investor First Eagle Investment holds 101.00K shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of -0.34.

Financial Health

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

The current financial score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 7.26, ranking 72/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 448.20M, representing a year-over-year decrease of 1.06%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year decrease of 28.75%.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
7.26
Change
0

Financials

7.26

Key Metrics

Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Quality of Earnings

7.26

Operational Efficiency

7.26

Growth Potential

7.26

Shareholder Returns

7.26

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc's Company Valuation

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

The current valuation score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 7.06, ranking 83/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry. Its current P/E ratio is -4368.98, which is -101.50% below the recent high of 65.46 and -26.74% above the recent low of -5537.43.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
7.06
Change
0

Valuation Dimensions

P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 57/125
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Earnings Forecast

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

The current earnings forecast score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 6.83, ranking 86/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry. The average price target for Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 30.00, with a high of 46.00 and a low of 16.00.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
6.83
Change
0

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Analyst Rating

Based on 12 analysts
Hold
Current Rating
30.111
Target Price
+69.45%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

Peer Comparison

44
Total
11
Median
15
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc
PLAY
12
Starbucks Corp
SBUX
40
McDonald's Corp
MCD
39
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
CMG
37
Domino's Pizza Inc
DPZ
35
Darden Restaurants Inc
DRI
33
1
2
3
...
9

Financial Forecasting

EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Price Momentum

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

The current price momentum score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 6.53, ranking 93/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 19.78 and the support level at 14.39, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
6.50
Change
0.03

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Indicators

The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.

This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.

Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.

Indicators
Sell(1)
Neutral(3)
Buy(1)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
-0.731
Neutral
RSI(14)
43.973
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
9.394
Oversold
ATR(14)
1.029
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
-92.796
Neutral
Williams %R
91.466
Oversold
TRIX(12,20)
0.396
Sell
StochRSI(14)
42.212
Buy
Moving Average
Sell(6)
Neutral(0)
Buy(0)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
16.376
Sell
MA10
17.633
Sell
MA20
17.933
Sell
MA50
16.494
Sell
MA100
19.257
Sell
MA200
21.755
Sell

Institutional Confidence

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

The current institutional shareholding score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 10.00, ranking 1/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 118.61%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 9.27%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 2.91M shares, representing 8.40% of shares outstanding, with 7.94% decrease in holdings.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
10.00
Change
0

Institutional Shareholding

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Shareholder Activity

Name
Shares Held
Chg %
Hill Path Capital LP
7.12M
--
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
3.69M
-15.26%
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Star Investors
3.04M
-14.84%
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
381.00K
-84.25%
Eminence Capital, LP
2.91M
--
Patient Capital Management, LLC
2.13M
-3.10%
Clearline Capital LP
1.35M
-0.28%
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
1.30M
+0.03%
Barrow Hanley Global Investors
Star Investors
1.37M
-0.28%
Goldman Sachs & Company, Inc.
1.35M
+7.94%
1
2

Risk Assessment

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26

The current risk assessment score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is 4.46, ranking 87/125 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry. The company's beta value is 1.74. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
4.46
Change
0
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.74
VaR
+5.38%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+62.03%
240-Day Volatility
+68.60%

Return

Best Daily Return
60 days
+15.44%
120 days
+15.44%
5 years
+19.22%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-7.42%
120 days
-16.74%
5 years
-20.08%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-0.26
120 days
-1.78
5 years
-0.09

Risk Assessment

Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+62.03%
3 years
+80.79%
5 years
+80.79%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.63
3 years
-0.26
5 years
-0.16
Skewness
240 days
+0.63
3 years
+0.48
5 years
+0.32

Volatility

Realised Volatility
240 days
+68.60%
5 years
+55.64%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+7.99%
5 years
+10.44%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-300.14%
240 days
-300.14%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+58.46%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+35.85%

Liquidity

Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+3.08%
120 days
+3.27%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
-34.18%
60 days
-7.00%
120 days
-1.30%

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FAQs

How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points.
These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s performance and outlook.

How do we generate the financial health score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

To generate the financial health score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns.
By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.

How do we generate the company valuation score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

To generate the company valuation score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value.
By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.

How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

To calculate the earnings forecast score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:
Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.
Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.
By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.
Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps anchor more realistic expectations.
These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s future.

How do we generate the price momentum score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

When generating the price momentum score for Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.
Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.
This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.

How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

To generate the institutional confidence score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.

How do we generate the risk management score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc?

To assess the risk management score of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.
The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.
These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
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