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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

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PLAY Stock: 16 Cents vs 60 Cents - The Family Entertainment Wipeout Q1 FY2027

Published 2026-06-16

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q1 FY2027
2026-06-16
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$10.10
-0.57 (-5.34%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
Forward: -18.40x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
-1.5%
Earnings: -74.2%
Margins
8.9% op
Gross: 39.3% · Net: -3.1%
Balance sheet
0.29x current
Debt / Equity: 3579.2
52-week range / Beta
$9.40 - $26.67
Beta: 1.84
Analyst target
$17.00
Upside: 68.3%
Cash / shareholder return
-16.94% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Entertainment
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 3.53x
Return on equity: -52.5%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also provides food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.

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Market context for PLAY

Competitive view

PLAY vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
PLAY
Latest video
Q1 FY2027
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
T-Mobile US, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
T-Mobile US, Inc.
TMUS
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Comcast Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Comcast Corporation
CMCSA
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
PLAY
$351.36M
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
$194.63B
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
$93.13B
Comcast Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
19.0x
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
8.2x
Comcast Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
PLAY
-18.4x
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
12.6x
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
7.2x
Comcast Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
PLAY
-1.5%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
7.9%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
-1.2%
Comcast Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
PLAY
-74.2%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
5.3%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
-66.8%
Comcast Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
PLAY
8.9%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
25.2%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
17.2%
Comcast Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
PLAY
39.3%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
63.1%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
69.4%
Comcast Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
PLAY
-3.1%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
11.5%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
9.0%
Comcast Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
PLAY
-52.5%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
18.0%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
11.5%
Comcast Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
PLAY
-16.9%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
5.8%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
13.6%
Comcast Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
PLAY
3579.22x
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
214.03x
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
100.47x
Comcast Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
PLAY
0.29x
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
0.92x
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
0.80x
Comcast Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
PLAY
1.84
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
0.33
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
0.65
Comcast Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
2.2%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
5.0%
Comcast Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
PLAY
68.3%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
TMUS
34.0%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
CMCSA
14.6%
Comcast Corporation

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Q1 FY2027
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PLAY Stock: 16 Cents vs 60 Cents - The Family Entertainment Wipeout Q1 FY2027
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