Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) has net assets worth $91.20 Million USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($4.12 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.03 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. Check PLAY intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $91.20 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 2.22% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -1.89% |
| 5-Year Change | -66.89% |
| 10-Year Change | -79.25% |
| Growth Volatility | 48.94 |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment - Net Assets Trend (2000–2026)
This chart illustrates how Dave & Buster’s Entertainment's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Dave & Buster’s Entertainment defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (2000–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment from 2000 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see Dave & Buster’s Entertainment market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $91.20 Million | -37.45% |
| 2025-01-31 | $145.80 Million | -41.96% |
| 2024-01-31 | $251.20 Million | -38.81% |
| 2023-01-31 | $410.50 Million | +49.02% |
| 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 1593.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $608.80 Million | 667.54% |
| Common Stock | $600.00K | 0.66% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.10 Million | -1.21% |
| Total Equity | $91.20 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 |
|---|---|
|
Xuancheng Valin Precision Technology Co Ltd
SHG:603356
|
$356.09 Million |
|
Magna Mining Inc
V:NICU
|
$356.13 Million |
|
Henan Rebecca Hair Products Co Ltd
SHG:600439
|
$356.14 Million |
|
Universal Vision Biotechnology Co Ltd
TWO:3218
|
$356.35 Million |
|
Chin Hin Group Property Bhd
KLSE:7187
|
$355.98 Million |
|
Lumax International Corp Ltd
TW:6192
|
$355.96 Million |
|
Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited
F:BJ1
|
$355.94 Million |
|
Parke Bancorp Inc
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|
$355.87 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 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 145,800,000 to 91,200,000, a change of -54,600,000 (-37.4%).
- Net loss of 48,700,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 1,700,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 500,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 4,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-48.70 Million | -53.4% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.70 Million | -1.86% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $500.00K | +0.55% |
| Other Changes | $-4.70 Million | -5.15% |
| Total Change | $- | -37.45% |
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: 4.54x
- 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 5.04x to 4.54x 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 | $11.95 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $6.14 | $11.95 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $3.52 | $11.95 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $3.77 | $11.95 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $3.85 | $11.95 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $6.97 | $11.95 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $8.10 | $11.95 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $10.15 | $11.95 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $9.90 | $11.95 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $9.70 | $11.95 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $4.98 | $11.95 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $3.52 | $11.95 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $5.59 | $11.95 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $8.35 | $11.95 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $5.70 | $11.95 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $3.64 | $11.95 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $2.63 | $11.95 | 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): -53.40%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -2.32%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.51x
- • Equity Multiplier: 45.14x
- Recent ROE (-53.40%) is below the historical average (7.30%), suggesting potential challenges in 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 |
| 2026 | -53.40% | -2.32% | 0.51x | 45.14x | $-57.82 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: $292,271,667
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -276.79%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) | $91.20 Million | 3.47% | 44.14x | $356.08 Million |
| AI Era Corp. (ABQQD) | $890.99K | -400.31% | 1.94x | $772.11K |
| Color Star Technology Co. Ltd. (ADD) | $39.70 Million | -10.49% | 2.23x | $63.13K |
| Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock (AENT) | $80.30 Million | 42.56% | 3.84x | $270.17 Million |
| Passat Société Anonyme (ALXIL) | $6.96 Million | -40.42% | 1.94x | $20.25 Million |
| AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC) | $1.21 Billion | -12.28% | 10.26x | $1.05 Billion |
| AMC Networks Inc (AMCX) | $1.00 Billion | 38.01% | 4.59x | $303.67 Million |
| Anghami De Inc (ANGH) | $-6.15 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $45.32 Million |
| Angel Studios, Inc. (ANGX) | $3.85 Million | -2331.35% | 24.58x | $414.80 Million |
| Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series A Common Stock (BATRA) | $291.00 Million | -26.80% | 4.40x | $562.34 Million |
| Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series C Common Stock (BATRK) | $291.00 Million | -26.80% | 4.40x | $2.66 Billion |
About 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 provides fo… Read more