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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA?
Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY +1.78%65 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.10. 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 746 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks worse than 60.86% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's enterprise value is $3,485 Mil.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $349 Mil. Therefore, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PLAY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -220.39 Med: 10.1 Max: 71.11
Current: 9.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 71.11. The lowest was -220.39. And the median was 10.10.
PLAY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.86% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.26
vs PLAY: 9.98
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NAS:PLAY) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's share price for today is $10.27.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-1.890.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $3,485 Mil.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EBITDA 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 $349 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 (PLAY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment. This is near median its historical median of 10.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #454 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.98 is near median its 10-year median of 10.10. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 9.98 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #454 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #454 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 9.98 is 37.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.10 vs. the industry median of 7.26, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.26, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 9.98 is 37.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26 — 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-EBITDA is 9.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.10. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.10 and 37.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.26. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.98 as of Aug. 08, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.98 (near median its 10-year median of 10.10)
GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#454 of 746)
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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