PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NASDAQ: PLAY
- PE Ratio
The current PE ratio of PLAY cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$1.87 is negative. The most recent PE ratio recorded for Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 71.54 in August 2025.
PLAY PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been 20.69. Looking back at the last ten years, PLAY's PE ratio peaked in the Aug 2025 quarter at 71.54, with a price of $26.47 and an EPS of $0.37. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | N/A | N/A | $19.43 | -$1.4 |
| 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 2026 | N/A | N/A | $10.46 | -$1.87 |
| Feb 2026 | N/A | N/A | $19.43 | -$1.4 |
| Nov 2025 | N/A | N/A | $14.17 | -$0.01 |
| Aug 2025 | 71.54 | 284.83% | $26.47 | $0.37 |
| 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 |
PLAY Price vs fair value
PLAY average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
PE comparison
PLAY PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NATH Nathans Famous Inc | 20.65 | $413.45M |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 30.38 | $78.38B |
| BH Biglari Holdings Inc | N/A | $792.62M |
| PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc | N/A | $392.07M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of PLAY cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$1.87 is negative.
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 23.03.
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 22.2.
What is the highest PE ratio for PLAY?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 71.54 in the Aug 2025 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.