Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| 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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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | 1,284,000 | — | — | 1,281,300 | — | 1,278,700 | — | — | 1,222,700 | — | 1,222,210 | — | 431,966 | — | — | 431,395 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 145,800 | 226,600 | 284,400 | 292,500 | 251,200 | 251,200 | 211,600 | 211,600 | 314,400 | 314,400 | 359,900 | 410,500 | 410,500 | 361,016 | 361,000 | 356,379 | 351,800 | 351,742 | 275,460 | 275,500 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.06 | 0.00 | 4.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.98 | 0.00 | 3.39 | 0.00 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.57 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $145,800K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Dave & Buster's Entertainment has shown fluctuations over the given time period. In January 2022, the ratio was 1.57, indicating that the company had more debt relative to its equity. However, in the following months of January, April, and July 2022, the ratio decreased to 0.00, suggesting the company either significantly reduced its debt or increased its equity.
The ratio increased to 1.23 in May 2022, indicating a moderate level of debt compared to equity. Subsequently, in October 2022, the ratio spiked to 3.39, signifying a higher debt level relative to equity.
The trend continued with fluctuations in the debt-to-equity ratio in January, July, and October 2023, reflecting values of 2.98, 4.07, and 6.06 respectively. These figures suggest varying levels of debt compared to equity.
In February 2024, the ratio rose to 5.11, indicating a relatively high debt level. However, in April, July, and October 2024, the ratio dropped back to 0.00, suggesting either a decrease in debt or an increase in equity.
As of January 2025, the debt-to-equity ratio remains at 0.00. Overall, the company has displayed fluctuations in its debt-to-equity ratio over the analyzed period, indicating varying degrees of leverage and financial stability.
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Jan 31, 2025