Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Current ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total current assets | US$ in thousands | 94,400 | 137,500 | 137,500 | 293,707 | 293,700 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 433,900 | 435,600 | 435,600 | 438,037 | 438,000 |
| Current ratio | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $94,400K ÷ $433,900K
= 0.22
The current ratio of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has shown a declining trend over the reported periods. As of January 29, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the current ratio stood at 0.67, indicating that the company had $0.67 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities. However, by January 31, 2024, and February 4, 2024, the current ratio decreased to 0.32, suggesting a significant decline in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations. The most recent data as of January 31, 2025, shows a further decrease in the current ratio to 0.22, indicating a continued strain on Dave & Buster’s liquidity position. This downward trend in the current ratio raises concerns about the company’s short-term financial health and ability to meet its immediate financial obligations.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025