PLAY (Dave & Buster's Entertainment) Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $213 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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Price $9.40
GF Value $35.83
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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment PLAY +2.29% 64 Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $213 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLAY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's quarterly accounts payable & accrued expense increased from Oct. 2025 ($148 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($202 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2026 ($202 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($213 Mil).

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's annual accounts payable & accrued expense increased from Jan. 2024 ($175 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($187 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2025 ($187 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($202 Mil).

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Historical Data

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Chart

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Calculation

Accounts payable & accrued expense usually includes accounts payable, accrued compensation and related benefits, etc.

Accounts payable is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.

It is part of the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) reflected on the balace sheet of the company. A higher Accounts Payable means lower Working Capital needed to operate the business.

What does a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $213 Mil mean?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) has a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $213 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $213 Mil. Overall, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense compare to AENT and STRZ?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $213 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense mean?
A high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.83, compared to a current price of $9.40 — trading 73.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $213 Mil. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense calculated?
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $213 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.40 is trading 73.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.83. GuruFocus considers Dave & Buster's Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PLAY:

  • Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $213 Mil
  • GF Value™: $35.83 vs. price of $9.40 (73.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PLAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Business Description

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Address 1221 Beltline Road, Suite 500, Coppell, TX, USA, 75019
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc is an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues in North America that offer experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. The company combines various forms of entertainment, including games, bowling, and watching live sports and other televised events, with a full menu of entrees and appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, all in one location. Its concept focuses on providing customers the opportunity to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch, appealing to a balanced mix of adults, families, and teenagers. The company also operates internationally in the early stage as a franchisor of the Dave & Buster's brand.
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