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Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY +1.78%65 Days Inventory is 45.80 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 47.10. GuruFocus rates PLAY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks worse than 61.39% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.99.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.07.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NAS:PLAY) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Days Inventory Related Terms
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Days Inventory Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Days Inventory Chart
PLAY vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) has a Days Inventory of 45.80 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.10. Over the past decade, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Inventory has ranged from 41.89 to 142.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #407 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Inventory too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Days Inventory of 45.80 is near median its 10-year median of 47.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.89 to a high of 142.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 45.80 is 60.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #407 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Inventory compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #407 out of 663 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 45.80 is 60.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.89 to 142.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.10 vs. the industry median of 28.54, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Days Inventory of 45.80 is 60.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Days Inventory is 45.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.10. 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 $35.79, compared to a current price of $10.27 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.10 and 60.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current Days Inventory is 45.80 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 $10.27 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.79.
GuruFocus considers Dave & Buster's Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PLAY:
Days Inventory: 45.80 (near median its 10-year median of 47.10)
GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#407 of 663)
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 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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