The historical rank and industry rank for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PLAY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -448.83 Med: 31.31 Max: 626.81
Current: -104.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 626.81. The lowest was -448.83. And the median was 31.31.
PLAY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 610
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.69
vs PLAY: -104.74
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:PLAY) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $10.35.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Dave & Buster's Entertainment EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $3,488 Mil.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Free Cash Flow 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 $-33 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-FCF of -104.74 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's EV-to-FCF too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current EV-to-FCF is -104.74. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 610 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 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-FCF compare to AMCX and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 610 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.69, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.69 — 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-FCF is -104.74. 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 $35.77, compared to a current price of $10.35 — trading 71.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -104.74. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current EV-to-FCF is -104.74 as of Jul. 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 (PLAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.35 is trading 71.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.77.
GuruFocus considers Dave & Buster's Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PLAY:
EV-to-FCF: -104.74
GF Value™: $35.77 vs. price of $10.35 (71.1% below fair value)
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 Business Description
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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