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Dave & Buster's EntertainmentSTU:9DB 64 EV-to-EBIT is 55.57 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 18.59. GuruFocus rates STU:9DB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.62. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks worse than 88.79% on this metric.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €3,007 Mil.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 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.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Dave & Buster's Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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, HUYA: EV-to-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.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is €2,951 Mil.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's 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.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 55.57 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is 199% above median its historical median of 18.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #570 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT of 55.57 is 199% above median its 10-year median of 18.59. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 55.57 is 424.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #570 out of 642 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #570 out of 642 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 55.57 is 424.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.59 vs. the industry median of 10.60, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.60, based on 642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT of 55.57 is 424.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is 55.57, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 18.59. 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?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 55.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.62, compared to a current price of €7.45 — trading 75.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 55.57, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 18.59 and 424.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.60. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 55.57 as of Sep. 06, 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 €7.45 is trading 75.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.62.
Key valuation signals for STU:9DB:
EV-to-EBIT: 55.57 (199% above median its 10-year median of 18.59)
GF Value™: €30.62 vs. price of €7.45 (75.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 424.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#570 of 642)
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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