Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Return on assets (ROA)
| 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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 58,300 | 85,100 | 153,900 | 108,400 | 61,800 | 51,600 | 41,400 | 116,700 | 161,045 | 174,290 | 150,290 | 82,108 | 72,051 | 99,906 | 164,990 | 188,722 | 185,284 | 128,869 | 114,655 | 141,775 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 4,015,800 | 3,941,100 | 3,833,900 | 3,785,300 | 3,754,400 | 3,754,400 | 3,697,800 | 3,697,800 | 3,729,400 | 3,729,400 | 3,694,400 | 3,761,000 | 3,761,000 | 3,685,090 | 3,685,090 | 3,650,740 | 2,443,100 | 2,443,100 | 2,345,790 | 2,345,790 |
| 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% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $58,300K ÷ $4,015,800K
= 1.45%
Based on the provided data, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has seen fluctuations in its return on assets (ROA) over the specified periods. The ROA ranged from a high of 7.58% on May 1, 2022, to a low of 1.12% on October 31, 2023. The ROA has generally decreased over time, with occasional slight increases.
The ROA indicates the company's efficiency in generating profits relative to its total assets. A higher ROA reflects a more efficient use of assets to generate earnings. The declining trend in ROA may suggest challenges in profitability and asset management for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment during the analyzed period. The company may be experiencing difficulties in converting its assets into earnings or facing increased competition and operating costs.
It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor Dave & Buster’s performance to understand the underlying factors causing the fluctuations in ROA and assess the company's ability to improve profitability and asset utilization in the future. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks could provide additional insights into the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025