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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment Days Payable?
Dave & Buster's EntertainmentSTU:9DB +1.72%61 Days Payable is 152.32 as of Apr. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 100.65. GuruFocus rates STU:9DB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks better than 64.54% on this metric.
* 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.
STU:9DB vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: Days Payable Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Payable falls into.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
* 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 (STU:9DB) has a Days Payable of 152.32 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 100.65. Over the past decade, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Payable has ranged from 83.11 to 247.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #323 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Payable too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Days Payable of 152.32 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 100.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.11 to a high of 247.93. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.66. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 152.32 is 84.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #323 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Days Payable compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #323 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This puts Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.66. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 152.32 is 84.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's own Days Payable has ranged from 83.11 to 247.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.65 vs. the industry median of 82.66, 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 Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 82.66, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Days Payable of 152.32 is 84.3% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Days Payable is 152.32, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 100.65. 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 (STU:9DB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.58, compared to a current price of €8.85 — trading 71.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 152.32, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 100.65 and 84.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.66. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB), the current Days Payable is 152.32 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 (STU:9DB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.85 is trading 71.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.58.
GuruFocus considers Dave & Buster's Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:9DB:
Days Payable: 152.32 (51% above median its 10-year median of 100.65)
GF Value™: €30.58 vs. price of €8.85 (71.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#323 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9DB 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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