Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Leisure industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 20/100.
Quick answer for PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 20/100. The stored market price is $8.14. Its financial score is 5/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. does
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. oversees and manages hospitality and amusement establishments designed for both adults and families throughout North America. These locations present guests with a varied menu featuring main courses and appetizers, complemented by a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Furthermore, they boast an array of entertainment offerings, centered around video games, live sports broadcasts, and other televised events. The company exclusively operates these venues under the well-known Dave & Buster's brand. As of January 30, 2022, its portfolio included 144 individual sites spread across 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and one Canadian province. Founded in 1982, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Coppell, Texas.
PLAY financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 20/100
- Current price:
- $8.14
- Market capitalization:
- $283.2M
- Revenue:
- $2.09B
- Net income:
- $-64.7M
- Free cash flow:
- $-100.6M
- Cash:
- $19.6M
- Total debt:
- $3.15B
- EPS:
- -1.40
- Financial score:
- 5/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 20/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-100.6M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $19.6M of cash versus $3.15B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The current research record carries a high debt stress warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 5/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research PLAY
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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