Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Defensive Interval Ratio
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment defensive interval ratio. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 46 days as of January 2026. Defensive assets of $54.50 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $54.50 Million) cover 46 days of daily cash needs of $1.19 Million/day. See how liquid is Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (2010–2026)
Defensive interval ratio of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from 2010 to 2026. This chart shows how Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 17 annual periods from 2010 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 46 days, meaning defensive assets of $54.50 Million can fund 46 days of operations without new revenue. Read how much debt does Dave & Buster’s Entertainment carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (2010–2026)
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment defensive interval ratio by year from 2010 to 2026. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from 2010 to 2026, covering 17 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Dave & Buster’s Entertainment balance sheet assets.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 days | $54.50 Million | $1.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2025 | 25 days | $29.20 Million | $1.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -13 days |
| 2024 | 38 days | $44.80 Million | $1.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +16 days |
| 2023 | 21 days | $25.53 Million | $1.20 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -55 days |
| 2022 | 76 days | $64.92 Million | $853.47K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 2021 | 94 days | $70.06 Million | $744.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +83 days |
| 2020 | 11 days | $8.67 Million | $796.89K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2019 | 3 days | $1.88 Million | $669.56K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2018 | 9 days | $4.87 Million | $569.38K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -4 days |
| 2017 | 12 days | $5.90 Million | $487.12K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +2 days |
| 2016 | 10 days | $4.15 Million | $429.17K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +3 days |
| 2015 | 7 days | $2.42 Million | $345.59K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -1 days |
| 2014 | 8 days | $2.44 Million | $309.71K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2013 | 4 days | $1.12 Million | $254.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +86 days |
| 2012 | -82 days | $-19.42 Million | $237.38K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -108 days |
| 2011 | 26 days | $5.86 Million | $224.32K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2010 | 0 days | $51.00K | $221.12K/day | $- | $- | — |