Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

PLAYNASDAQ • USD
6.96 USD
↘ 0.50 (6.70%)AT CLOSE (03:59 PM EDT)
6.94
↘ 0.02 (0.29%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 07:51 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 07:51 PM EDT
6.94
↘ 0.02 (0.29%)
🔴Market: CLOSED

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is currently trading at $6.96. The stock presents a bearish profile across the board: technical indicators signal "Strong Sell" and our fundamental models agree with a "Sell" rating. This is driven by a concerning Altman Z-Score in the distress zone, a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, negative Return on Equity, a bearish Death Cross on the long-term moving averages and bearish long-term moving average alignment. Valuation metrics suggest PLAY is trading at a discount to its peers, earning an "Attractively Valued" rating.

Technical & fundamental data as of Oct 23, 2026.

Open?$7.33
High?$7.33
Low?$6.92
Prev. Close?$7.46
Volume?1.8M
Avg. Volume?2.9M
VWAP?$7.02
Rel. Volume?0.65x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$6.80 × 400
Ask?$7.03 × 100
Spread?$0.23
Midpoint?$6.92
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?242.4M
Shares Out?34.8M
Float?26.9M
Float %?77.5%
P/E Ratio?N/A
P/B Ratio?2.76
EPS?-$2.54
Dividend?0.00%
Ex-Dividend?N/A
News
Profile
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues in North America that offer experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. The company combines various forms of entertainment, including games, bowling, and watching live sports and other televised events, with a full menu of entrees and appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, all in one location. Its concept focuses on providing customers the opportunity to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch, appealing to a balanced mix of adults, families, and teenagers. The company also operates internationally in the early stage as a franchisor of the Dave & Buster's brand.
Employees
23.6K
Market Cap
242.4M
Industry
RETAIL-EATING PLACES
Listed
2014-10-10
Address
2481 MANANA DRIVE
DALLAS, TX 75220
Phone: 214-357-9588
Technical OutlookStrong Sell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?▼ Bearish(-2/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?▼ Bearish(-1/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▼ Bearish(-3/3)
MA Alignment?Bearish Alignment
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Fundamental OutlookSell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?
12
Z-Score?
3
Momentum?
23
Short Sent.?
23
Piotroski F-Score?2/9Weak
Altman Z-Score?0.11Distress
Confidence?69%Moderate
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Short InterestSqueeze Risk
Short % of Float?36.13%Squeeze Risk
Short Interest?9.7M
Days to Cover?3.6
Free Float26.9M
Avg Daily Volume2.7M
Settlement Date2026-09-30
Financial Health
Current Ratio?0.30Weak
Quick Ratio?0.21Weak
Cash Ratio?0.04Low
Debt/Equity?17.15High
ValuationATTRACTIVELY VALUEDvs 1 peers + S&P 500
Score
100/100
P/E?
N/A▾
P/B?
Peers
100
S&P
60
2.76CHEAP▾
P/S?
Peers
100
S&P
97
0.12CHEAP▾
P/FCF?
N/A▾
EV/EBITDA?
Peers
100
S&P
97
5.3CHEAP▾
EV/Sales?
Peers
100
S&P
94
0.83CHEAP▾
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?
S&P
3
-100.8%WEAK▾
ROA?
S&P
3
-2.2%WEAK▾
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$-16000000
Enterprise Value?$1.7B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day