Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Quick ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 6,900 | 37,300 | 37,300 | 181,591 | 181,600 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | — | 22,900 | — | — | 25,526 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 433,900 | 435,600 | 435,600 | 438,037 | 438,000 |
| Quick ratio | 0.02 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.41 | 0.47 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($6,900K
+ $—K
+ $—K)
÷ $433,900K
= 0.02
The quick ratio of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has shown a declining trend over the years, indicating potential liquidity concerns. Starting at 0.47 in January 29, 2023, the ratio decreased to 0.41 by January 31, 2023, further dropping to 0.09 by January 31, 2024. Although there was a slight improvement to 0.14 by February 4, 2024, the ratio significantly declined to 0.02 by January 31, 2025. This downward trajectory suggests that the company may have difficulties in meeting its short-term financial obligations with its most liquid assets. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor this trend to assess the company's ability to manage its liquidity effectively.
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Jan 31, 2025