What Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, (PLAY) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, 's intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $21.08. While the stock appears modestly undervalued at $10.05 (implied upside of +109.8%), our analysis suggests a thinner margin of safety across 6 of 9 bullish models. Notably, Dynamic NAV sees the most upside at +326.6% (fair value: $42.87), while EROIC is the most conservative at -85.5% ($1.46). The spread between these extremes — +412.1% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About PLAY?
9 of 13 models are currently active for PLAY. Of these, 6 models suggest upside while 3 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates PLAY's intrinsic value at $17.50, implying +74.2% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does PLAY Rank in Retail-Eating Places?
Among 42 Retail-Eating Places stocks, PLAY ranks #22 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.0 indicates above-average quality.
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, 's positioning within the Retail-Eating Places segment means that e-commerce penetration rate plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including omnichannel integration — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is PLAY a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns PLAY a score of 19/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
9 of 13 models are active for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, . Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, earns a quality score of 7.0/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +412.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every PLAY valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across PLAY's 9 active models, average confidence is 37%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →