Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 83.69% | 83.60% | 83.55% | 83.57% | 83.55% | 83.42% | 83.35% | 83.58% | 83.52% | 83.55% | 83.86% | 83.57% | 82.84% | 82.84% | 82.65% | 82.65% | 82.78% | 82.65% | 82.69% | 82.66% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.84% | 14.46% | 14.91% | 14.23% | 13.98% | 13.90% | 14.88% | 17.37% | 15.05% | 8.36% | 0.72% | -29.26% | -57.87% | -24.14% | -11.48% | 2.51% | 10.93% | 11.31% | 12.13% | 12.35% |
| Pretax margin | 7.90% | 7.87% | 8.40% | 8.84% | 9.25% | 9.51% | 10.87% | 13.46% | 10.26% | 2.64% | -5.47% | -38.08% | -66.53% | -28.57% | -14.58% | 0.51% | 9.39% | 9.93% | 10.95% | 11.25% |
| Net profit margin | 6.14% | 6.38% | 6.68% | 7.00% | 7.31% | 7.41% | 8.70% | 10.89% | 8.74% | 2.53% | -3.86% | -27.28% | -47.42% | -18.78% | -8.95% | 1.24% | 7.40% | 7.82% | 8.78% | 9.06% |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has shown relatively stable gross profit margins, ranging from 82.65% to 83.86% over the past few years. The operating profit margin has fluctuated more significantly, with a high of 17.37% and a low of -29.26%. In recent periods, the operating profit margin has generally improved, indicating better operational efficiency.
The pretax margin has varied between -66.53% and 13.46%, with a recent improvement in profitability trends. The net profit margin has also fluctuated but has generally followed a similar pattern to the pretax margin, showing an upward trend recently despite the overall variability.
Overall, Dave & Buster’s has made progress in improving its profitability, especially in operating and net profit margins in the most recent periods. However, the company still faces challenges in maintaining consistent profitability due to the nature of its operations in the entertainment and dining industry.
Return on investment
| Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.17% | 7.96% | 8.20% | 7.72% | 6.98% | 6.29% | 6.20% | 10.19% | 7.98% | 3.68% | 0.25% | -6.65% | -10.74% | -6.75% | -3.76% | 1.13% | 6.25% | 6.59% | 7.18% | 7.40% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.38% | 3.51% | 3.68% | 3.80% | 3.65% | 3.36% | 3.62% | 6.39% | 4.63% | 1.11% | -1.36% | -6.20% | -8.80% | -5.25% | -2.93% | 0.56% | 4.23% | 4.56% | 5.20% | 5.43% |
| Return on total capital | 19.97% | 19.71% | 19.20% | 18.04% | 16.07% | 14.64% | 14.35% | 31.76% | 26.48% | 11.84% | 0.67% | -21.67% | -33.82% | -21.06% | -10.02% | 3.12% | 18.46% | 19.21% | 20.02% | 20.33% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 50.52% | 61.41% | 43.60% | 38.97% | 33.41% | 34.25% | 37.13% | 44.34% | 39.43% | 10.63% | -14.10% | -80.49% | -135.07% | -60.55% | -30.63% | 7.41% | 59.10% | 70.70% | 46.57% | 32.63% |
The profitability ratios of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): The company's operating ROA has been relatively stable, ranging from 6.20% to 8.20%. This indicates that the company has been generating operating income efficiently relative to its total assets.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): The ROA has also remained consistent, with values varying between 1.11% and 4.63%. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of the company's assets and indicates the ability of the company to generate profits from its total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital: The company's return on total capital has fluctuated between 11.84% and 31.76%. This ratio measures the efficiency of the company in generating returns from its invested capital, including both debt and equity.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE has shown significant variability, ranging from -135.07% to 70.70%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity and shows the return generated for the equity shareholders.
Overall, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has demonstrated varying profitability performance across different periods, with some quarters showing strong profitability metrics while others exhibiting challenges in generating returns. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial health and performance over time.