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The historical rank and industry rank for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
PLAY's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 6.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 0.18. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.14.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 7.99%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 1.41%.
* 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.
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PLAY vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 247 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 247 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 247 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 6.70, based on 247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 $35.80, compared to a current price of $10.21 — trading 71.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% 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 $10.21 is trading 71.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.80.
GuruFocus considers Dave & Buster's Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PLAY:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $35.80 vs. price of $10.21 (71.5% below fair value)
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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