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Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY +1.78%65 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20% as of Apr. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 15.35. 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 760 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks better than 55.53% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 26.40% per year. The lowest was -2.70% per year. And the median was 15.35% per year.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NAS:PLAY) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PLAY vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% mean?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #338 out of 760 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 15.35. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.05. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 6.20% is 103.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #338 out of 760 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #338 out of 760 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.05. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 6.20% is 103.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.35 vs. the industry median of 3.05, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.05, based on 760 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% is 103.3% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.05 — 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 EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 15.35. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 15.35 and 103.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.05. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.20% (60% below median its 10-year median of 15.35)
GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#338 of 760)
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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