Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 4, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 29, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 69,900 163,100 163,100 173,666 173,666
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,132,700 2,066,500 2,205,300 1,964,430 1,875,440
Pretax margin 3.28% 7.89% 7.40% 8.84% 9.26%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $69,900K ÷ $2,132,700K
= 3.28%

The pretax margin of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has shown a gradual decline over the years based on the provided data. The pretax margin was at 9.26% as of January 29, 2023, but has since decreased to 3.28% as of January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has been decreasing over the period analyzed. It is important for stakeholders to monitor this trend closely as it may signal potential challenges in maintaining profits in the future.