Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

PLAYNASDAQ • USD
6.75 USD
↗ 0.32 (4.98%)AT CLOSE (03:59 PM EDT)
6.68
↘ 0.08 (1.11%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 07:55 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 07:55 PM EDT
6.68
↘ 0.08 (1.11%)
🔴Market: CLOSED

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) is currently trading at $6.75. The stock presents a bearish profile across the board: technical indicators signal "Sell" and our fundamental models agree with a "Strong 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 2, 2026.

Open?$6.55
High?$6.79
Low?$6.27
Prev. Close?$6.43
Volume?2.1M
Avg. Volume?2.8M
VWAP?$6.56
Rel. Volume?0.75x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$5.62 × 100
Ask?$7.83 × 100
Spread?$2.21
Midpoint?$6.73
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?235.1M
Shares Out?34.8M
Float?26.9M
Float %?77.5%
P/E Ratio?N/A
P/B Ratio?2.67
EPS?-$2.54
Dividend?0.00%
Ex-Dividend?N/A
News
Profile
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues in North America that offer experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. The company combines various forms of entertainment, including games, bowling, and watching live sports and other televised events, with a full menu of entrees and appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, all in one location. Its concept focuses on providing customers the opportunity to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch, appealing to a balanced mix of adults, families, and teenagers. The company also operates internationally in the early stage as a franchisor of the Dave & Buster's brand.
Employees
23.6K
Market Cap
235.1M
Industry
RETAIL-EATING PLACES
Listed
2014-10-10
Address
2481 MANANA DRIVE
DALLAS, TX 75220
Phone: 214-357-9588
Technical OutlookSell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?▼ Bearish(-2/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?– Neutral(0/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▲ Bullish(+2/3)
MA Alignment?Bearish Alignment
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Fundamental OutlookStrong Sell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?
12
Z-Score?
3
Momentum?
23
Short Sent.?
24
Piotroski F-Score?2/9Weak
Altman Z-Score?0.10Distress
Confidence?69%Moderate
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Short InterestSqueeze Risk
Short % of Float?36.49%Squeeze Risk
Short Interest?9.8M
Days to Cover?2.5
Free Float26.9M
Avg Daily Volume4.0M
Settlement Date2026-09-15
Financial Health
Current Ratio?0.30Weak
Quick Ratio?0.21Weak
Cash Ratio?0.04Low
Debt/Equity?17.15High
ValuationATTRACTIVELY VALUEDvs 1 peers + S&P 500
Score
100/100
P/E?
N/A▾
P/B?
Peers
100
S&P
61
2.67CHEAP▾
P/S?
Peers
100
S&P
97
0.11CHEAP▾
P/FCF?
N/A▾
EV/EBITDA?
Peers
100
S&P
97
5.3CHEAP▾
EV/Sales?
Peers
100
S&P
94
0.83CHEAP▾
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?
S&P
3
-100.8%WEAK▾
ROA?
S&P
3
-2.2%WEAK▾
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$-16000000
Enterprise Value?$1.7B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day