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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment OCF Margin %?
Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY +1.78%65 OCF Margin % is 20.35% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 21.53. 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 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks better than 73.19% on this metric.
* 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 20.35% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #270 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's OCF Margin % too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current OCF Margin % of 20.35% is near median its 10-year median of 21.53. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Margin % is 5.80. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 20.35% is 250.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #270 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above 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 OCF Margin % compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #270 out of 1007 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.80. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 20.35% is 250.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.53 vs. the industry median of 5.80, 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 OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.80, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current OCF Margin % of 20.35% is 250.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current OCF Margin % is 20.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.53. 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 OCF Margin % is 20.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.53 and 250.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.80. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), the current OCF Margin % is 20.35% 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:
OCF Margin %: 20.35% (near median its 10-year median of 21.53)
GF Value™: $35.79 vs. price of $10.27 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 250.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#270 of 1007)
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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