Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of January 2026: 1.129x

Based on the latest financial reports, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 1.129x as of January 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($103.00 Million) by net assets ($91.20 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See PLAY cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2000–2026)

This chart illustrates how Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Wuhan Tianyu Info Industry
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0.146x
Kolte - Patil Developers Limited
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0.136x
LH Shopping Centers Leasehold
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0.011x
GSR III Acquisition Corp. Ordinary Shares
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-0.002x
Lumax International Corp Ltd
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0.027x
Parke Bancorp Inc
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Aeris Resources Ltd
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Green Cross
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0.074x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (2000–2026)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from 2000 to 2026. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see how much is Dave & Buster’s Entertainment worth.

Year Net Assets Operating Cash Flow Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Change
2026-01-31 $91.20 Million $290.80 Million 3.189x +48.86%
2025-01-31 $145.80 Million $312.30 Million 2.142x +47.74%
2024-01-31 $251.20 Million $364.20 Million 1.450x +33.90%
2023-01-31 $410.50 Million $444.47 Million 1.083x +5.34%
2022-01-31 $275.46 Million $283.13 Million 1.028x +419.96%
2021-01-31 $153.23 Million $-49.22 Million -0.321x -118.86%
2020-01-31 $169.65 Million $288.95 Million 1.703x +95.65%
2019-01-31 $387.84 Million $337.62 Million 0.871x +38.68%
2018-01-31 $421.65 Million $264.67 Million 0.628x +19.25%
2017-01-31 $439.45 Million $231.33 Million 0.526x -2.50%
2016-01-31 $346.34 Million $186.98 Million 0.540x +61.06%
2015-01-31 $258.70 Million $86.72 Million 0.335x -54.10%
2014-01-31 $150.45 Million $109.88 Million 0.730x +30.03%
2013-01-31 $147.41 Million $82.80 Million 0.562x +6.13%
2012-01-31 $137.51 Million $72.78 Million 0.529x +247.41%
2011-01-31 $239.83 Million $36.53 Million 0.152x -76.10%
2010-01-31 $92.65 Million $59.05 Million 0.637x +159.70%
2005-01-31 $196.94 Million $48.34 Million 0.245x -1.38%
2004-01-31 $182.89 Million $45.52 Million 0.249x +3.96%
2003-01-31 $169.60 Million $40.60 Million 0.239x -17.92%
2002-01-31 $170.15 Million $49.63 Million 0.292x +29.13%
2001-01-31 $162.39 Million $36.68 Million 0.226x +35.76%
2000-01-31 $149.90 Million $24.94 Million 0.166x --

About Dave & Buster’s Entertainment

NASDAQ:PLAY USA Entertainment
Market Cap
$401.24 Million
Market Cap Rank
#14145 Global
#3328 in USA
Share Price
$11.55
Change (1 day)
-6.25%
52-Week Range
$9.73 - $34.55
All Time High
$71.41
About

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also provides fo… Read more