Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)

Pretax margin

		Feb 4, 2024	Jan 29, 2023	Jan 30, 2022	Jan 31, 2021	Feb 2, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT)	US$ in thousands	163,100	173,666	127,654	-290,406	127,142
Revenue	US$ in thousands	2,066,500	1,875,440	1,243,140	436,512	1,354,690
Pretax margin		7.89%	9.26%	10.27%	-66.53%	9.39%

February 4, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $163,100K ÷ $2,066,500K
= 7.89%

The pretax margin of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year, ending on February 4, 2024, the pretax margin stood at 7.89%, a decrease from the prior year's 9.26%. Comparing these figures with the years before, the pretax margin was notably higher in January 30, 2022, at 10.27% and February 2, 2020, at 9.39%. However, in January 31, 2021, the company experienced a significant decline with a pretax margin of -66.53%, indicating operating challenges during that period. Overall, the pretax margin of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has displayed variability, suggesting fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its revenue.