Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | 1,284,000 | — | — | 1,222,700 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 145,800 | 251,200 | 251,200 | 410,535 | 410,500 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 5.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.98 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $145,800K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has fluctuated significantly over the specified periods. As of January 29, 2023, the ratio stood at 2.98, indicating a higher level of debt relative to equity. Subsequently, by January 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, the ratio dropped to 0.00, suggesting that the company had no debt in these periods compared to its equity. However, the ratio increased sharply to 5.11 by February 4, 2024, signaling a substantial increase in debt compared to equity. Finally, as of January 31, 2025, the ratio reverted back to 0.00, implying a debt-free status relative to equity. This fluctuation in the debt-to-equity ratio suggests varying levels of financial leverage utilized by Dave & Buster's Entertainment over the analyzed periods.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025