Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) EBIT: €53 Mil (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
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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment STU:9DB +1.72% 61 EBIT is €53 Mil 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.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €39 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €53 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.82%. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.01%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.76%.


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

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=178.864 * ( 1 - 42.99% )/( (3595.901 + 3628.449)/ 2 )
=101.9703664/3612.175
=2.82 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3503.227 - 171.562 - ( 14.127 - max(0, 369.845 - 105.609+14.127))
=3595.901

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3536.109 - 182.115 - ( 16.758 - max(0, 386.374 - 111.919+16.758))
=3628.449

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=155.268/( ( (2571.892 + max(-233.856, 0)) + (2595.523 + max(-237.947, 0)) )/ 2 )
=155.268/( ( 2571.892 + 2595.523 )/ 2 )
=155.268/2583.7075
=6.01 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(16.424 + 33.955 + 11.147) - (171.562 + 91.312 + 32.508)
=-233.856

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.312 + 34.371 + 19.75) - (182.115 + 89.005 + 33.26)
=-237.947

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=53.103/3024.359
=1.76 %

* 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 Related Terms


Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT 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 Chart

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT
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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
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STU:9DB vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Dave & Buster's Entertainment EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 €53 Mil.

* 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 →
What does a EBIT of €53 Mil mean?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) has a EBIT of €53 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EBIT is €53 Mil. 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 compare to AENT and STRZ?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBIT of €53 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 EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EBIT 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 mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EBIT is €53 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 (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 is €53 Mil. 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 calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB), the current EBIT is €53 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 (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: €53 Mil
  • 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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