PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock stands at 8.8 as of Apr 2, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.1 and the stock price of $18.49 per share. A decrease of 50% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 17.6 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 22.24. The current 8.8 P/E ratio is 60% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, PLAY's PE ratio peaked in the May 2015 quarter at 90.14, with a price of $32.45 and an EPS of $0.36. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2021 | N/A | N/A | $33.28 | -$0.63 |
| May 2021 | N/A | N/A | $45.66 | -$2.97 |
PLAY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PLAY is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PLAY PE vs peers
PLAY's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks MDLZ and THS.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc | 8.09 | $654.36M |
| NATH Nathans Famous Inc | 15.75 | $374.11M |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 19.75 | $87.87B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | 50.81 | $1.32B |
| BH Biglari Holdings Inc | N/A | $487.62M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PLAY stock as of Apr 2, 2025, stands at 8.8.
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 15.38.
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 19.6.
What is the highest PE ratio for PLAY?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 90.14 in the May 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PLAY compare to its historical average?
PLAY's current price to earnings ratio is 60% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE ratio so low?
PLAY's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 8.8 is considered low.
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 (Apr 2, 2025), Dave & Buster's Entertainment's share price is $18.49. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $2.1. Therefore, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE ratio for today is 8.8. PE RATIO(8.8) = STOCK PRICE($18.49) / TTM EPS($2.1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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