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What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment Quick Ratio?
Dave & Buster's EntertainmentSTU:9DB +1.72%61 Quick Ratio is 0.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates STU:9DB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Media - Diversified companies, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks worse than 95.61% on this metric.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Quick Ratio Related Terms
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Quick Ratio 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.
STU:9DB vs AENT, STRZ, AMCX: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Quick Ratio falls into.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 (STU:9DB) has a Quick Ratio of 0.20 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #981 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Quick Ratio too high?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Quick Ratio of 0.20 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.83. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 0.20 is 86.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #981 out of 1026 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 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dave & Buster's Entertainment's Quick Ratio compare to AENT and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dave & Buster's Entertainment ranks #981 out of 1026 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Dave & Buster's Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's value of 0.20 is 86.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Dave & Buster's Entertainment's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.45, 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 Quick Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Quick Ratio of 0.20 is 86.2% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Dave & Buster's Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's current Quick Ratio is 0.20, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 (STU:9DB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.58, compared to a current price of €8.85 — trading 71.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.20, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 86.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dave & Buster's Entertainment (STU:9DB), the current Quick Ratio is 0.20 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 (STU:9DB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dave & Buster's Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.85 is trading 71.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.58.
GuruFocus considers Dave & Buster's Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:9DB:
Quick Ratio: 0.20 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: €30.58 vs. price of €8.85 (71.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#981 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9DB 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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