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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment Net Margin %?
Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY +1.78%65 Net Margin % is 1.02% as of Apr. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 7.19. 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 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks worse than 62.61% on this metric.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NAS:PLAY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Net Margin % Related Terms
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 1.02% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #633 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Net Margin % too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Net Margin % of 1.02% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.35. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 1.02% is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #633 out of 1011 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 Net Margin % compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #633 out of 1011 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.35. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 1.02% is 24.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.35, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Net Margin % of 1.02% is 24.4% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Net Margin % is 1.02%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 7.19. 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 Net Margin % is 1.02%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 24.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.35. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current Net Margin % is 1.02% as of Apr. 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:
Net Margin %: 1.02% (86% below median its 10-year median of 7.19)
GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#633 of 1011)
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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