Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 75.67% | 75.41% | 59.41% | 58.16% | 65.71% | 65.67% | 83.92% | 84.08% | 84.35% | 84.13% | 84.34% | 83.92% | 83.73% | 83.82% | 70.07% | 69.40% | 67.91% | 66.40% | 83.70% | 83.90% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.49% | 12.45% | 15.58% | 13.24% | 10.81% | 10.32% | 9.84% | 14.18% | 16.03% | 16.09% | 14.06% | 10.56% | 10.01% | 11.69% | 15.88% | 17.87% | 18.88% | 15.31% | 14.58% | 16.57% |
| Pretax margin | 3.28% | 5.13% | 8.77% | 6.38% | 3.82% | 3.04% | 2.33% | 7.05% | 9.24% | 9.91% | 8.55% | 4.77% | 4.55% | 6.98% | 11.82% | 14.35% | 15.29% | 11.08% | 10.17% | 12.35% |
| Net profit margin | 2.73% | 3.94% | 6.67% | 4.89% | 2.99% | 2.52% | 2.13% | 5.62% | 7.32% | 7.95% | 6.91% | 4.04% | 3.72% | 5.42% | 9.11% | 11.09% | 11.89% | 8.97% | 8.49% | 10.24% |
Based on the provided data, we can analyze Dave & Buster's Entertainment profitability ratios over a period of time.
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has shown variations over the periods, with a range from as low as 58.16% to as high as 84.35%.
- The trend indicates that the gross profit margin fluctuated significantly, with a notable decline in April 2024 and a subsequent increase in October 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin also exhibited fluctuations, ranging from 9.84% to 18.88%.
- The trend suggests that there were notable peaks and troughs in the operating profit margin, with a general decrease towards the end of the observed period.
3. Pretax Margin:
- The pretax margin ranged from 2.33% to 15.29%, showing considerable variability over time.
- The data indicates fluctuations in the pretax margin, with some periods showing a downward trend, particularly towards the latter part of the period.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin ranged from 2.13% to 11.89%, demonstrating fluctuations throughout the analyzed period.
- The net profit margin experienced fluctuations, with a general decreasing trend towards the latter part of the period, reaching a low of 2.52% in February 2024.
Overall, Dave & Buster's profitability ratios exhibit variability and fluctuations over time, indicating changes in the company's financial performance and efficiency in generating profits. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these ratios to understand the company's profitability trends and make informed decisions.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.57% | 6.83% | 9.38% | 7.76% | 5.95% | 5.62% | 5.18% | 7.96% | 9.46% | 9.46% | 8.28% | 5.71% | 5.16% | 5.84% | 7.81% | 8.33% | 12.04% | 9.00% | 8.39% | 9.78% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.45% | 2.16% | 4.01% | 2.86% | 1.65% | 1.37% | 1.12% | 3.16% | 4.32% | 4.67% | 4.07% | 2.18% | 1.92% | 2.71% | 4.48% | 5.17% | 7.58% | 5.27% | 4.89% | 6.04% |
| Return on total capital | 141.91% | 112.31% | 123.31% | 96.85% | 13.94% | 82.36% | 92.96% | 20.06% | 111.41% | 21.66% | 82.83% | 50.38% | 11.78% | 59.25% | 17.84% | 83.89% | 37.07% | 60.68% | 70.39% | 32.04% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 39.99% | 37.56% | 54.11% | 37.06% | 24.60% | 20.54% | 19.57% | 55.15% | 51.22% | 55.44% | 41.76% | 20.00% | 17.55% | 27.67% | 45.70% | 52.96% | 52.67% | 36.64% | 41.62% | 51.46% |
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has shown a fluctuating trend in profitability ratios over the past few years.
- The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) varied between 5.16% and 12.04%, indicating the company's ability to generate profit from its operational assets.
- The Return on Assets (ROA) fluctuated between 1.12% and 7.58%, reflecting the company's overall ability to generate profit from its total assets.
- The Return on Total Capital varied widely between 11.78% and 141.91%, showing the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders.
- The Return on Equity (ROE) ranged from 17.55% to 55.44%, indicating the company's efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations, Dave & Buster's Entertainment has generally shown a decent level of profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital to generate returns for investors.