PLAY (Dave & Buster's Entertainment) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): N/A (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc PLAY
65 GF Score
Price $10.27
GF Value $35.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Predictability Rank is 1-Star. Thus, the DCF related results in the screener and portfolio will appear as zero and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is not calculated.

PLAY vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


PLAY
65GF Score
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc PLAY
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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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): N/A
  • GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment Business Description

Other Exchanges 9DB:Germany
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.
65GF Score

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$10.27
Price
$35.79
GF Value