Dave & Buster’s Entertainment
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 offers food… Read more
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $130.80 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) has net assets worth $130.80 Million USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($4.13 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.00 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $130.80 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 3.17% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.11% |
| 5-Year Change | -4.85% |
| 10-Year Change | -57.9% |
| Growth Volatility | 49.08 |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | $145.80 Million | -41.96% |
| 2024-01-31 | $251.20 Million | -38.81% |
| 2023-01-31 | $410.54 Million | +49.04% |
| 2022-01-31 | $275.46 Million | +79.77% |
| 2021-01-31 | $153.23 Million | -9.68% |
| 2020-01-31 | $169.65 Million | -56.26% |
| 2019-01-31 | $387.84 Million | -8.02% |
| 2018-01-31 | $421.65 Million | -4.05% |
| 2017-01-31 | $439.45 Million | +26.89% |
| 2016-01-31 | $346.34 Million | +33.88% |
| 2015-01-31 | $258.70 Million | +71.95% |
| 2014-01-31 | $150.45 Million | +2.06% |
| 2013-01-31 | $147.41 Million | +7.20% |
| 2012-01-31 | $137.51 Million | -42.66% |
| 2011-01-31 | $239.83 Million | +158.87% |
| 2010-01-31 | $92.65 Million | -52.96% |
| 2005-01-31 | $196.94 Million | +7.69% |
| 2004-01-31 | $182.89 Million | +7.83% |
| 2003-01-31 | $169.60 Million | -0.32% |
| 2002-01-31 | $170.15 Million | +4.78% |
| 2001-01-31 | $162.39 Million | +8.33% |
| 2000-01-31 | $149.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1728.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $657.50 Million | 450.96% |
| Common Stock | $600.00K | 0.41% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.60 Million | -1.10% |
| Total Equity | $145.80 Million | 100.00% |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Xinjiang International Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000159
|
$327.59 Million |
|
TLB Co. Ltd.
KQ:356860
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$327.62 Million |
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Camping World Holdings Inc
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$327.67 Million |
|
Dap Gayrimenkul Gelistirme AS
IS:DAPGM
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$327.69 Million |
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HOPSON DEV. (PB/L) HD-10
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$327.23 Million |
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Orange County Bancorp Inc
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$327.19 Million |
|
RMK Energy PT Tbk
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$327.14 Million |
|
Hunan Chen Dian International Development Co Ltd
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$327.07 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 251,200,000 to 145,800,000, a change of -105,400,000 (-42.0%).
- Net income of 58,300,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 173,600,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 700,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 10,600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $58.30 Million | +39.99% |
| Share Repurchases | $173.60 Million | -119.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-700.00K | -0.48% |
| Other Changes | $10.60 Million | +7.27% |
| Total Change | $- | -41.96% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.67x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 5.64x to 3.67x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-31 | $2.37 | $13.36 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $6.14 | $13.36 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $3.52 | $13.36 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $3.77 | $13.36 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $3.85 | $13.36 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $6.97 | $13.36 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $8.10 | $13.36 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $10.15 | $13.36 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $9.90 | $13.36 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $9.70 | $13.36 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $4.98 | $13.36 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $3.52 | $13.36 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $5.59 | $13.36 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $8.35 | $13.36 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $5.70 | $13.36 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $3.64 | $13.36 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Dave & Buster’s Entertainment utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 39.99%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.73%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.53x
- • Equity Multiplier: 27.54x
- Recent ROE (39.99%) is above the historical average (10.19%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.47% | 2.11% | 0.92x | 1.79x | $-9.78 Million |
| 2001 | 7.54% | 3.68% | 1.09x | 1.87x | $-3.99 Million |
| 2002 | 4.45% | 2.12% | 1.16x | 1.82x | $-9.44 Million |
| 2004 | 6.01% | 3.03% | 1.23x | 1.62x | $-7.30 Million |
| 2005 | 6.54% | 3.30% | 0.98x | 2.02x | $-6.81 Million |
| 2010 | -0.38% | -0.07% | 1.08x | 5.22x | $-9.61 Million |
| 2011 | -3.04% | -1.40% | 0.68x | 3.19x | $-31.28 Million |
| 2012 | -5.08% | -1.29% | 0.69x | 5.72x | $-20.74 Million |
| 2013 | 5.96% | 1.44% | 0.75x | 5.52x | $-5.96 Million |
| 2014 | 1.44% | 0.34% | 0.74x | 5.73x | $-12.88 Million |
| 2015 | 2.95% | 1.02% | 0.79x | 3.67x | $-18.23 Million |
| 2016 | 17.21% | 6.88% | 0.86x | 2.90x | $24.99 Million |
| 2017 | 20.66% | 9.03% | 0.95x | 2.40x | $46.85 Million |
| 2018 | 28.68% | 10.61% | 0.95x | 2.84x | $78.78 Million |
| 2019 | 30.22% | 9.26% | 0.99x | 3.28x | $78.44 Million |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 7.40% | 0.57x | 13.97x | $83.30 Million |
| 2021 | -135.07% | -47.42% | 0.19x | 15.35x | $-222.30 Million |
| 2022 | 39.46% | 8.34% | 0.56x | 8.52x | $81.15 Million |
| 2023 | 33.40% | 6.98% | 0.52x | 9.16x | $96.05 Million |
| 2024 | 50.52% | 5.75% | 0.59x | 14.95x | $101.78 Million |
| 2025 | 39.99% | 2.73% | 0.53x | 27.54x | $43.72 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Entertainment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Entertainment
- Average net assets among peers: $279,082,657
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.26%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) | $130.80 Million | 3.47% | 30.58x | $327.45 Million |
| AB International Group Corp (ABQQ) | $1.46 Million | 37.15% | 0.61x | $405.91 |
| AI Era Corp. (ABQQD) | $1.46 Million | 37.15% | 0.61x | $81.38K |
| Color Star Technology Co. Ltd. (ADD) | $21.13 Million | -74.81% | 3.52x | $63.13K |
| Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock (AENT) | $52.92 Million | 10.13% | 4.23x | $21.40 Million |
| All For One Media Corp (AFOM) | $-10.61 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $324.00 |
| Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (AGAE) | $93.41 Million | -3.68% | 0.20x | $5.14 Million |
| Passat Société Anonyme (ALXIL) | $12.12 Million | 11.75% | 2.57x | $6.89 Million |
| AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC) | $1.51 Billion | 4.24% | 2.15x | $536.31 Million |
| AMC Networks Inc (AMCX) | $1.11 Billion | 0.69% | 4.09x | $205.70 Million |
| American Films Inc (AMFL) | $-1.27 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $728.75 |