Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Number of days of payables
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | ||
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| Payables turnover | — | — | — | — | 5.98 | — | — | 4.75 | — | 5.00 | — | — | 3.72 | — | 9.48 | — | 9.17 | — | — | 3.57 | |
| Number of days of payables | days | — | — | — | — | 61.05 | — | — | 76.91 | — | 73.00 | — | — | 98.13 | — | 38.52 | — | 39.79 | — | — | 102.33 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
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The number of days of payables for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment shows fluctuations over the reported periods. As of January 30, 2022, the company had an average payment period of 102.33 days. This indicates that, on average, it takes Dave & Buster’s approximately 102.33 days to pay off its creditors.
The data also shows variations in subsequent periods, with some periods not providing specific information regarding the number of days of payables. Notably, as of May 1, 2022, the number of days of payables decreased significantly to 39.79 days. This reduction suggests a potential improvement in the efficiency of managing payables.
Further analysis of the available data reveals a mix of decreasing and increasing trends in the number of days of payables over time. For instance, by October 30, 2022, the number of days of payables decreased to 38.52 days, indicating potentially more efficient vendor payment practices. However, in January 29, 2023, the number of days of payables increased to 98.13 days, which could imply delayed payments to suppliers during that period.
Overall, the trend in the number of days of payables for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment fluctuates across different reporting periods, reflecting varying dynamics in the company's working capital management and relationships with suppliers. Monitoring these fluctuations can provide insights into the company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and financial health.
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Jan 31, 2025