Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) EBIT per Share: €1.51 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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STU:9DB Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc STU:9DB
61 GF Score
Price €8.85
GF Value €30.58
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT per Share?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment STU:9DB +1.72% 61 EBIT per Share is €1.51 as of Apr. 2026. 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 750 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks worse than 72.93% on this metric.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.11. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.51.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was -56.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -18.70% per year. 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 EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

STU:9DB' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.7   Med: 21.55   Max: 38.2
Current: -18.7

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 38.20% per year. The lowest was -18.70% per year. And the median was 21.55% per year.

STU:9DB's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
72.93% of 750 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.45 vs STU:9DB: -18.70

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €39 Mil.


Dave & Buster's Entertainment  (STU:9DB) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT per Share Related Terms


Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT per Share can be seen below:

* 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 EBIT per Share Chart

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.18 4.78 5.90 4.71 1.91

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 1.25 -0.46 -0.39 1.11
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=66.208/34.670
=1.91

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=38.817/34.940
=1.11

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of €1.51 mean?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) has a EBIT per Share of €1.51 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #547 out of 750 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT per Share too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EBIT per Share is €1.51. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #547 out of 750 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below 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 EBIT per Share compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #547 out of 750 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBIT per Share among Media - Diversified companies is 2.45, based on 750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EBIT per Share is €1.51. 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 EBIT per Share is €1.51. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB), the current EBIT per Share is €1.51 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:

  • EBIT per Share: €1.51
  • GF Value™: €30.58 vs. price of €8.85 (71.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PLAY:USA
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.
61GF Score

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