PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock stands at 30.25 as of Jul 14, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.06 and the stock price of $32.06 per share. An increase of 81% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 16.7 of the last four quarters.
PLAY PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been 20.08. The current 30.25 P/E ratio is 51% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, PLAY's PE ratio peaked in the Oct 2021 quarter at 61.88, with a price of $37.13 and an EPS of $0.6. The Aug 2024 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.46, with a price of $32.33 and an EPS of $2.82.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 27.69% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -80.99% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.38 | -2.08% | $27.38 | $1.49 |
| 2024 | 18.77 | 27.69% | $55.19 | $2.94 |
| 2023 | 14.7 | -5.89% | $41.6 | $2.83 |
| 2022 | 15.62 | N/A | $35.31 | $2.26 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $34.02 | -$4.75 |
| 2020 | 14.72 | -13.97% | $44.16 | $3 |
| 2019 | 17.11 | 5.1% | $51.34 | $3 |
| 2018 | 16.28 | -35.83% | $47.7 | $2.93 |
| 2017 | 25.37 | 2.13% | $54.8 | $2.16 |
| 2016 | 24.84 | -80.99% | $36.27 | $1.46 |
| 2015 | 130.64 | N/A | $28.74 | $0.22 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.07 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.26 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.2 |
Dave & Buster's Entertainment PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 18.59 | 1.14% | $19.71 | $1.06 |
| Feb 2025 | 18.38 | 0.55% | $27.38 | $1.49 |
| Nov 2024 | 18.28 | 59.51% | $38.38 | $2.1 |
| Aug 2024 | 11.46 | -47.93% | $32.33 | $2.82 |
| May 2024 | 22.01 | 17.26% | $52.82 | $2.4 |
| Feb 2024 | 18.77 | 48.97% | $55.19 | $2.94 |
| Oct 2023 | 12.6 | -19.23% | $34.64 | $2.75 |
| Jul 2023 | 15.6 | 27.97% | $45.4 | $2.91 |
| Apr 2023 | 12.19 | -17.07% | $35.46 | $2.91 |
| Jan 2023 | 14.7 | -6.84% | $41.6 | $2.83 |
| Oct 2022 | 15.78 | 15.35% | $40.25 | $2.55 |
| Jul 2022 | 13.68 | -2.91% | $37.36 | $2.73 |
| May 2022 | 14.09 | -9.8% | $45.5 | $3.23 |
| Jan 2022 | 15.62 | -74.76% | $35.31 | $2.26 |
| Oct 2021 | 61.88 | N/A | $37.13 | $0.6 |
PLAY Price vs fair value
PLAY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PLAY is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PLAY PE vs peers
PLAY's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock THS, but it is higher than MDLZ's and NATH's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NATH Nathans Famous Inc | 17.91 | $430.58M |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 24.62 | $86.4B |
| PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc | 28.69 | $1.05B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | 191.4 | $957M |
| BH Biglari Holdings Inc | N/A | $668.47M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PLAY stock as of Jul 14, 2025, stands at 30.25.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for PLAY stock is 16.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for PLAY stock is 18.91.
What is the highest PE ratio for PLAY?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 61.88 in the Oct 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PLAY compare to its historical average?
PLAY's current price to earnings ratio is 51% above its 10-year historical average.
How is PLAY's PE ratio calculated (Dave & Buster's Entertainment PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 14, 2025), Dave & Buster's Entertainment's share price is $32.06. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2025 is $1.06. Therefore, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE ratio for today is 30.25. PE RATIO(30.25) = STOCK PRICE($32.06) / TTM EPS($1.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.