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Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY +1.78%65 Median PS Value is $73.93 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 23748% above its 10-year median of 0.31. 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 569 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks better than 97.36% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
PLAY'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Dave & Buster's Entertainment was 0.61. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.31.
PLAY's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 97.36% of 569
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs PLAY: 0.14
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NAS:PLAY) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
10.27
/
73.93
=
0.14
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Median PS Value 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.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Median PS Value Chart
PLAY vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.2316.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Revenue per Share 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 $60.03.
* 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 Median PS Value of $73.93 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is 23748% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.13 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #15 out of 569 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Median PS Value too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Median PS Value of $73.93 is 23748% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.61. The Media - Diversified industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of $73.93 is 8807.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #15 out of 569 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Median PS Value compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #15 out of 569 companies for Median PS Value. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of $73.93 is 8807.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.13 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.83, 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 Median PS Value for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Median PS Value among Media - Diversified companies is 0.83, based on 569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Median PS Value of $73.93 is 8807.2% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Median PS Value is $73.93, which is 23748% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. 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 Median PS Value is $73.93, which is 23748% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 8807.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.83. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current Median PS Value is $73.93 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:
Median PS Value: $73.93 (23748% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8807.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#15 of 569)
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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